Missions Against Nauru

December 27, 1940
German Raider Komet - Bombards the island.

August 25, 1942
Nine Japanese twin-engined bombers hit Nauru, destroying a clinic.

January 28, 1943
(7th AF) One B-24 flies photographic reconnaissance over Nauru

March 3, 1943
(7th AF) B-24's bomb the airfield on Nauru Island

PARTIAL LIST

November 21, 1943
(7th AF) B-24's from Funafuti Atoll and Nanumea in the Ellice bomb Nauru in the Gilberts.

November 28, 1943
(7th AF) 11 B-24's from Nanumea hit Nauru

December 4, 1943
(7th AF) 8 B-24's from Funafuti attack Nauru

December 8, 1943
(USN) A striking force of two carriers, six battleships, and 12 destroyers bombed and bombarded enemy installations on Nauru.