Japanese War Memorial "Oka Force"

This memorial is dedicated to the Japanese defenders of Gifu Ridge. It reads:
"Memorial - Oka Force Fought
From November 1942 to January 1943, under commanded by Col. Akinosuke Oka the 247th Infantry Regiment and 2nd Battalion of the 228th Infantry Regiment were based here Mt. Austen then fought against the 192nd and 182nd infantry regiments of Americal Division and 35th Infantry Regiment of 25th Division. There were not the foods for eating, and the ammunitions to fire. The battlefield were sure hell!
Commander Major Zenshichi Nishihata and his 2nd Battalion/124th Commander Major Takeyoshi Inagaki and his 2nd Battalion 228th assaulted to investigate then suffered an honorable defeat on the dawn of 28 January 1943.
September 1994 dedication by members of the bereaved families and survived comrades in Fukuoka, Japan"

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Stefan Krasowski
• Pacific Wrecks