Japanese invaded Menado Celebes, Dutch East Indies according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 12 January 1942

An item reported that a Japanese force of 10 transports escorted by cruisers and destroyers invaded Menado, northern Celebes, Dutch East Indies.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 12 January 1942 No. 33