Johnson was sunk by Japanese submarine I-12 and lifeboats attacked. 10-28 October 28, 1944 Light cruiser USS Denver (CL-58) is damaged by a bomb off Leyte at Lat 10°57'N, Long 125°02'E. 10-27 October 27, 1944 U.S. Army 17th Infantry Regiment captures Buri Airfield on Leyte....