With the Australian forces unable to advance, the Japanese withdrew during the night, and were transported, along with their equipment and supplies, by the two landing craft to Fergusson Island, where they arrived at dawn on the 25 October.
The Japanese withdrew during the night. This was with the Australian forces unable to advance. The Japanese were transported by the two landing craft to Fergusson Island. This was with the Australian forces unable to advance. This was along with their equipment and supplies. They arrived at dawn on the 25 October.