TF 44 was a joint Australia -- U.S. warship force under MacArthur 's command , led by Australian Rear Admiral John Crace .
TF 44 made up of the cruisers HMAS Australia , Hobart , and USS Chicago , along with three destroyers .
TF 44 was a joint Australia -- U.S. warship force under MacArthur 's command , led by Australian Rear Admiral John Crace and made up of the cruisers HMAS Australia , Hobart , and USS Chicago , along with three destroyers .