sentences:  On 9 May, the ship arrived at Morotai to prepare for operations in the Netherlands East Indies.Between 7 and 18 June, "Sentry" supported the landings at Brunei Bay, Borneo; and, between 22 June and 15 July, she helped clear the way for the assault at Balikpapan.During both operations, the minesweepers came under fire from shore batteries; and one ship, , was sunk by a mine on 8 June.