 She made two runs from Cebu, Philippines, to Japan before clearing Tokyo Bay with troops for China.Arriving Taku Bay 24 October, "Kittson" was assigned to "Magic-Carpet" duty and sailed with her first group of returning veterans 2 November, arriving San Diego 24 November.After completing another "Magic-Carpet" cruise to Japan, the transport tied up at San Pedro 13 January 1946.