 In June 1944, "Electra" served in the assault landings on Saipan, debarking her troops 15 June and unloading cargo and embarking casualties for return to Pearl Harbor until 26 June.She arrived at Guadalcanal in August to stage for the invasion of the Palaus, and on 15 September took part in the feint assault on Babelthuap to divert attention from the main landings on Peleliu.Two days later she was engaged as control boat for the initial assault on Angaur, remaining there to unload cargo until the 23d.