Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The ship's medical department received battle casualties and the majority of those departed with the ship and were taken to the hospital in Guam. Carpenter then took his ship, under orders, back to the West Coast of the United States then back to the Philippines transporting personnel and supplies. During dry dock repairs and alterations to prepare for the invasion of mainland Japan, the ship received word of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. Work was suspended for two days for the celebration of "VJ Day" (Victory over Japan Day).