Invasion of The Philippines Operations
Following antisubmarine warfare (ASW) training off New Guinea, Lloyd E. Acree sailed 13 December as escort for a 44-ship convoy bound for Leyte, Philippines. She arrived San Pedro Bay 21 December and after an escort run to the Palaus and back, she returned to Hollandia as convoy escort 13 January 1945. During the first 3 months of 1945, she continued to escort the vital troop and supply convoys which were important to the success of the Allied offensive in Luzon. The destroyer escort arrived Mangarin Bay, Mindoro, 18 March and began ASW patrol duty in the South China Sea. During the next 4 months she cruised in search of enemy submarines from Mindoro to Subic Bay.
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