A Japanese coastwatcher on Cape Ward Hunt reported TF74, HMA Ships AUSTRALIA, SHROPSHIRE, WARRAMUNGA, and ARUNTA, and US Ships HELM and RALPH TALBOT, heading towards Cape Gloucester.

The Brisbane based USS PETO, (submarine), reconnoitred Boang Island in the Solomons, and landed a party of Coastwatchers.

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