Battle of Rennell Island
Between 22 November and 16 December, "Meade" operated as escort for during salvage operations. She screened damaged cruiser to Sydney, Australia and guarded en route to the New Hebrides. She continued escort operations between Guadalcanal and bases in New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. During the Battle of Rennell Island, 29 to 30 January 1943, she screened escort carriers of TF 18.