She steamed via Leyte Gulf and Surigao and Mindoro Strait .
She entered Lingayen Gulf 9 January 1945 and boated assault troops and cargo during amphibious landings which spearheaded the liberation of Luzon .
Steaming via Leyte Gulf and Surigao and Mindoro Strait , she entered Lingayen Gulf 9 January 1945 and boated assault troops and cargo during amphibious landings which spearheaded the liberation of Luzon .