Mili Atoll
In mid-August, "Parks" proceeded to Majuro and thence steamed to Mili Atoll for the surrender of the Japanese garrison and the flag raising ceremony there on 28 August 1945. Immediately after, the Commanding Officer assumed duties of Representative Atoll Commander Majuro at Mili, which consisted of controlling the Japanese garrison of approximately 2400 men, supervising and aiding in the demilitarization of the atoll, disposal of all ammunition and explosives and sweeping of the mine fields.