Lat
9° 26' 60N Long 170° 1' 60E The Wotje Atoll includes a number of islands,
including Wotje (the largest), Bodao, Enejeltalk, Ukon, Wetwirok, Kaiken,
Wormej, Kimajo, Ninum, Kaben
History
A German colony, it Occupied by the Japanese until
the end of WWII, at the end of the war, the garrison there was cut
off from supply but did not surrender until Japan's surrender in
September
1945 when they heard the surrender broadcast on Australian radio.
American Missions Against Wotje
February 1, 1942 - September 8, 1944
Wotje Airfield
Japanese airfield
Wotje Seaplane Base
Japanese airfield
