Memorial Battle of Milne Bay 1942

This memorial is dedicated to the Battle of Milne Bay (25 August - 7 September 1942), which was won by the Allies.

"Battle of MILNE BAY
1942

In remembrance of those Australians,
Papua New Guineans and their Allies
who fought and those who died in the
Battle of Milne Bay 1942"

Milne Bay was the first defeat of Japanese Forces on land in WW2.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz & Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward (1, 3, 4, 5), Australian War Memorial (2)
• Pacific Wrecks