Navy Department Communique No. 200

NOVEMBER 24, 1942

South Pacific (all dates are east longitude)

1. During the night of November 22-23, U. S. aircraft attacked enemy positions on Guadalcanal Island.
2. During November 23d, U. S. forces continued limited advance west of the Matanikau River. Japanese troops were active in the Mambulo and upper Matanikau River regions.