Cape Gloucester was later developed as an American and an Australian air base but it was never a particularly significant one.
She next escorted reinforcements to both Saidor and Cape Gloucester.
At around 14:30, a large formation of enemy planes attacked the Allied force off Cape Gloucester.
Ashland headed for Cape Gloucester on 28 November for training exercises.
Talawe is the largest volcano in Cape Gloucester.
Cape Gloucester received one battle star for her World War II service.
Between 12 March - 16 March 1944, the unit moved to Cape Gloucester.
General Matsuda, a highly-experienced officer, established his headquarters near the airfield of Cape Gloucester.
The 1st Marine Division's landing at Cape Gloucester on 26 December 1943 was successful.
The initial landings at Cape Gloucester were part of Operation Cartwheel.