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COMINCH FILE                                  UNITED STATES FLEET
                                 HEADQUARTERS OF THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF   
                                                     NAVY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C.
 
                                                                                                   February 6, 1942.
 
 
WOTJE (Continued):      Destroyed:      4 or 5 AK
                                                            3 or 4 small ships
                                                            2 hangars
                                                            Oil and gasoline stowage
                                                          Shops and storages
                                                          2 AA Batteries
                                                          5 or 6 intermediate coastal guns.
 
     ENTERPRISE was attacked by two groups of five and two twin-engined bombers;
shot down two,   and one shadowing plane.   1 VF lost in launching.
 
     CHESTER attacked by eight large bombers and several fighters at TAROA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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