FEATS OF AIRMEN

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 133, 8 June 1942, Page 5

FEATS OF AIRMEN

PRAISED BY ADMIRAL

HONOLULU, June 6, i The Japanese have not followed up their initial air attack on Midway Island, except for a, few ineffectual shots from a submarine last night, said an earlier communique issued by Admiral Nlmitz, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. "As more reports are received it appears that the enemy has suffered very heavy damage, involving several ships each of the aircraft-carrier, battleship, cruiser, and transport classes. This damage is out of proportion to that which we received.

"The brunt of the defence has so far fallen, upon our aviation person-

in which the army navy, and

marines are all represented, and they have added another shining' page to their record of achievements.

"One Japanese 'cruiser, which had already been damaged by air attack, was later hit by three torpedoes from one of our submai'ines. Several instances are reported of enemy planes machine-gunning .our* air personnel who had bailed out.

"While it is too early to claim a major Japanese disaster, it may conservatively be stated that the United States control remains firm in the Midway area. The enemy appears to be withdrawing, but we are continuing to give battle,"