Ramree Island
In January 1945, she joined Force 65 for the landing of Royal Marines on Cheduba island on 26 January, a useful contribution to the campaign in Burma. In February she took part in the Burma coast operations which included the taking of Ramree Island. "Paladin" and anchored in a chaung between Ramree Island and the mainland; "Paladin" destroyed 450 Japanese troops attempting to escape by raft. Two Japanese aircraft attacked both ships on 11 February 1945. "Paladin" suffered damage to her bridge, foremast and crew's quarters; a near miss from a bomb damaged "Pathfinder" beyond repair.