On the Solomons, Russells, Rendova, New Georgia, and Bougainville CBs turned all into some kind of advanced base. "Mid-1943 Merauke, New Guinea got an air strip and comm station at Port Moresby. In December Seabees with the 1st Marine Division landed at Cape Gloucester.
The Solomons, Russells, Rendova, New Georgia, and Bougainville islands were converted into key military strongholds. "In mid-1943, a vital airfield and communication hub was set up at Port Moresby in New Guinea. In December, Seabees with the 1st Marine Division secured a crucial foothold at Cape Gloucester.