Kossol Roads
During February, March, and April, "Walton" escorted convoys between Hollandia and Lingayen Gulf, Philippines. She also made runs between Leyte and Kossol Roads, in the Palaus, as well as trips to Mangarin Bay, Mindoro, Philippines. During the later part of April the destroyer escort patrolled the waters between Homonhon Island and Dinagat, at the mouth of Leyte Gulf.