sentences:  Her gunners and those of the supporting ships kept "Hendry" free from damage until she departed the bitterly contested island 10 April.After her arrival at Saipan 14 April, the transport sailed to Tulagi, Espiritu Santo, Eniwetok, and Guam, with troop contingents, departing Guam 21 July 1945 for the United States.She arrived San Pedro 6 August and after the surrender sailed 26 August for the western Pacific.