 After escorting a group of troop transports from Boston, Massachusetts, to join a large convoy bound for England from New York City "Neunzer" proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, joining TF 62 on 1 January 1944.With this group she escorted a large convoy to the Mediterranean, spending 8 days at Gibraltar before sailing for home.On her homeward voyage, she shepherded five Italian submarines to Bermuda for training purposes.