Mayeda unit reorganized today. Sugita took over command of platoon in place of Kawamura.

There are no entries from the 2nd through the 23rd.

Started at 04:30 hours and arrived at a point five kilometers west. The Mayeda unit was an advance element, and we followed in the rear led by the commander.

At 14:00 hours, the enemy landed by sub chasers [1] and barges. We were fired upon.

At 19:00 hours, the commander returned.

Moved out 1.5 kilometers west.

Platoon Commander Imanga was killed by enemy bullet.