sentences:  When the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrust America into war on 7 December 1941, "Heron" (Lt. William L. Kabler) was stationed in Port Ciego, Philippines.After supporting General MacArthur's defense of the Philippines, "Heron" retired to the Moluccas and set up a base at Ambon.Upon hearing that had been bombed and was in need of help, she got underway 29 December with oil and spare parts intending to rendezvous with the stricken destroyer at Ternate.