Navy Department Communique No. 22

DECEMBER 31, 1941

The Navy Department issued the following communiqué, on the naval situation based on reports received up to noon (e. s. t.) today:

Central Pacific.
The naval situation in respect to Maui, Johnston, and Palmyra Islands remains unchanged. There have been no further attacks since last reported.
There is nothing to report from other areas.

NOTE. – The Navy makes no claims of enemy losses, except when borne out by positive evidence. The Navy will not indulge in the common enemy practice of estimating losses, but will report only such facts as can be substantiated.