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 transformed into fortified military outposts. "In mid-1943, a runway and communication center were built at Port Moresby in New Guinea. In December, Seabees with the 1st Marine Division established a foothold at Cape Gloucester.