Australian intelligence officers, after studying records, estimated that 8,200 Japanese troops had been killed in combat during the American phase of operations, while a further 16,600 had died of disease or malnutrition.
Perwira intelijen Australia, setelah mempelajari catatan, memperkirakan bahwa 8.200 tentara Jepang tewas dalam pertempuran selama fase Amerika operasi, dan 16.600 lebih meninggal karena penyakit atau kekurangan gizi.