Jaluit Atoll
On 4 September, Wotje and Maloelap expressed their willingness to surrender. On that day, "Wingfield" proceeded with for the Jaluit Atoll to accept the surrender of the Japanese garrison, then proceeded to Maloelap for the surrender of that atoll. Wotje was formally surrendered on board Baron by Rear Admiral Nobukazu Yoshimi, and Maloelap by Rear Admiral Shochi Tamada on board "Wingfield".