Battle of the Komandorski Islands
During the Battle of the Komandorski Islands on 26 March 1943, "Usugumo" was escorting the transport "Sanko Maru", and thus did not see any combat during that engagement. "Usugumo" resumed transport runs between Paramushiro and Attu in April, and in July and August assisted in the evacuation of surviving Japanese forces from Kiska. At the end of November, "Usugumo" returned to Kure for refit.