Navy Department Communique No. 275

FEBRUARY 9, 1943

South Pacific (all dates are east longitude).

1. On February 7th and 8th, U. S. ground forces on Guadalcanal Island lengthened the forward line along the Umasani River. Consolidation of our recently established position at Titi was completed. Thirty-four Japanese were killed and 1 prisoner was taken during these operations.
2. On February 8th, U. S. air forces bombed Japanese positions at Munda on New Georgia Island.