 At Eniwetok on 7 September, revised orders directed her to Tacloban, Philippines, where she arrived on 14 September and reported to Commander Amphibious Group 3 for duty in the occupation of Aomori, Japan.On 17 September "Bayfield" embarked soldiers and equipment of the U.S. 81st Infantry Division.The landings at Aomori took place according to schedule on 25 September.