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17/3/45
Same routine. Buzz that we are going
to escort convoys to "Leyte". Battle fleet sailed P.M.

18/3/45
Proceeded alongside ammunition ship
for ammo. Slipped, and proceeded
to tanker for oil then "Whyalla" came
alongside us for oil also. Slipped and
anchored off assault ships for con-
ference. Skipper returned with news
that we are to escort convoy to
"Leyte" & everybody is about and
getting letters away before sailing.

19/3/45
Observed ships preparing for sea
everywhere. Slipped and proceeded to
sea at 1300 with "Ballarat", "Whyalla",
"Pirie", "Lismore", and "Bendigo" in
company. Convoy started coming out
at about 1400. 5 tankers, 3 assault
ships, 5 supply ships, "Tyne", and "Artiface".
Other escorts 2 R.N. sloops, 1 destroyer.
1600 Convoy all ready proceeded at
9 knots destination "Leyte". Course
Admiralties to Palma and then to Leyte.