Feland returned to Honolulu with troops and casualties 15 February, landed them, embarked passengers, and sailed for a U.S. West Coast overhaul.

Two days later, combat loaded, she sailed for the invasion of Saipan, and on 15 June took part in a demonstration landing at Tanapag Harbor, while the main assault was made north of Charan-Kanoa.

The next day Feland began to send troops and cargo ashore, but that night was ordered to retire from the island, to avoid the danger of an expected Japanese attack.

After one voyage to bring elements of the 188th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 11th Airborne Division from New Guinea to Leyte, Feland embarked soldiers at Aitape, from which she sailed 28 December 1944 in the San Fabian attack force.

She cleared the beachhead next day, and that evening fired on a Japanese suicide plane which veered away, selecting another target.

Feland received five battle stars for World War II service: This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.