The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division's 35th Regiment arrived at Guadalcanal on 17 December, the 27th Regiment on 1 January, and the 161st Regiment on 4 January.
Den amerikanske hærs 25. infanteridivisions 35. infanteriregiment ankom til Guadalcanal den 17. december, 27. regiment den 1. januar og 161. regiment den 4. januar.