Japanese vessels were active in the Shortland Islands according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 22 August 1942

An item reported that 5 Japanese vsesels were active between Faisi and Ballaf in the Shortland Islands (Solomon Islands).

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 255 dated 22 August 1942.