Navy Department Communique No. 5

DECEMBER 13, 1941

The Navy Department announced that it is unable to communicate with Guam either by radio or cable. The capture of the island is probable. A small force of less than 400 naval personnel and 155 marines were stationed in Guam. According to the last reports from Guam, the island had been bombed repeatedly and Japanese troops had landed at several points on the island.
Wake and Midway continue to resist.
The above is based on reports until 9 a. m. today.