On 22 March 1944, a party of twelve (including six natives) were off the coast of Hollandia on the US submarine Dace.
Their mission was to conduct reconnaissance of the area over fourteen days.
Captain "Blue" Harris decided to lead a reconnaissance party of five (including two natives) ashore, but capsized in their rubber boat, losing much of their equipment.
The party of eleven were onshore with little equipment or food, and limited weaponry.
[1][2] Captain Harris, who was killed by the Japanese was mentioned in dispatches.