Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra

Johnston and Palmyra are two atolls in the Pacific Ocean. Johnston was claimed for the US in 1858 and Palmyra in 1859 under the Guano Islands Act. Following the 1941 Attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese navy forces attacked Allied possessions across the Pacific, including Johnston and Palmyra.

Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra Atoll
Part of the Pacific Theater of World War II
DateDecember 12 to 24, 1941
Location
Johnston and Palmyra Atoll, Pacific Ocean
Result

Inconclusive;

  • Minor damage to U.S. installations, both islands heavily strengthened
Belligerents
 United States  Japan
Commanders and leaders
Francis B. Loomis Jr. Unknown
Units involved
1st Defense Battalion
Various U.S. Navy forces
Civilian contractors		 Unknown
Strength
Marine 5-inch coastal guns Multiple submarines
Possible surface vessels
Casualties and losses
1 Marine wounded
Damaged military installations		 Possible damage to Japanese ships
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