 Taking up duty on an anti-submarine patrol station in Lingayen Gulf between 9 and 12 January, "Oberrender" escaped the notice of Japanese kamikaze pilots, whose attacks damaged "LeRay Wilson" and the destroyer escort ', also on the patrol line.At the end of this period, she departed with "Gilligan" and the destroyer escort ' for San Pedro Bay.The three escorts acted as part of the screen for the Landing Ship, Tanks of Task Forces 78 and 79 until arrival at the bay on 17 January.