Location
Group of islands located to the east of Rabaul, between New Britain and New Ireland.

Wartime History
The island group was initially not occupied by the Japanese. In mid-1942 Japanese arrived, undertaking labor projects and farming. At the end of the war, the garrison was commanded by Colonel Yanagiya.

The islands were not liberated until after the surrender of Rabaul by a group of Australian Army troops who arrived to accept the surrender, collect weapons and oversea the occupation.

Duke of York Island
Largest island in the group

Rakanda Island
Island located south-west of Duke of York Island

Credner Island
Smaller island to the south-west of the Duke of York group

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009