She sailed from Pearl Harbor 10 August to join the 3rd Fleet in the Far East. After the surrender of Japan, she entered Tokyo Bay 4 September and 2 days later sailed, escorting , arriving in Philadelphia 18 October. After Navy Day ceremonies, "Kimberly" departed Philadelphia 2 November and arrived Charleston, South Carolina, the next day. She remained there until 5 February 1947 when she was placed in reserve.