Hoskins (Cape Hoskins)

MapLat 5° 16' 60S Long 150° 1' 60E Located on the north coast of New Britain, near Kimbe

History
There was little or no ground fighting in this area, following the USMC landing at Cape Gloucester. A few Japanese straggled thru the area on their way back towards Rabaul.

American Missions Against Hoskins
September 19, 1943 - March 26, 1944

Hoskins Airfield (Cape Hoskins, Gavuvu)
Japanese built airfield still in use today

 

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