 On 25 November, the Japanese assaults had been blunted that the Australians began to push reinforcements forward.The two remaining companies of the 2/32nd were sent forward on 26 November, supported by four Matilda tanks and artillery, struck forward towards Pabu to reinforce its garrison which was under its heaviest attack since it had been occupied.They arrived on Pabu and in the process secured "Pino Hill" to the south.