15 Feb 1945
Philippines
Philippines
- Destroyer USS Saufley spent the day in the Manila Bay area, Luzon, Philippines covering the landings in Mariveles Harbor and counter battery fire on Caballo Island. She spent the night conducting interdiction fire on Mariveles as support for PT Boats operating in Manila Bay. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Saufley | Manila Bay, Luzon | DS]
17 Feb 1945
Philippines
Philippines
- Destroyer USS Saufley shifted back and forth from Manila Bay, Luzon to Subic Bay, Luzon escorting supply ships for the landings at Mariveles Harbor. ww2dbase [Saufley | Manila Bay, Luzon | DS]
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