Isurava
Central Province | Papua New Guinea

MapLat 9° 0' 0S Long 147° 43' 60E  Village at the center of the Owen Stanley Mountains.

Over a regiment of Japanese attacked the Australians. Nearby is Abuari where another large battle took place. The delay Australians caused the Japanese at Isurava (about 1/2 a day walk from Kokoda) helped saved Port Moresby.

Isurava War Memorial
Three black granite pillars were airlifted to Isurava to construct the memorial that overlooks the Kokoda Pass and valley below. Each of the four stones is inscribed with a single word: courage, endurance, mateship, sacrifice.

Dedicated in August 2002, by Australian prime minister, John Howard and PNG prime minister, Michael Somare. 10 veterans attended the decication, and RSL president, Maj. Gen Peter Phillips (retired). This memorial was the first of three memorial upgrades, including Popondetta and Milne Bay memorial upgrades and rededications in 2002. There is an adjacent helicopter landing pad at the memorial, and a guest house in Isurava for visitors.

 

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Phil Bradley 2003

Alolo (Alolo)
MapLat 9° 0' 0S Long 147° 43' 60E  An hour walk from Isurava to the NE.

 

A6M2 Zero
Reportedly crashed near Alolo

 

 
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