Location
Large island in the St. Matthias Island Group, near Emirau.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese.  As the war turned against the Japanese, they abandoned Korea and Chinese 'comfort women' on the island. The woman lived in horrible conditions that resulted in an outbreak of leprosy.

American Missions Against Mussau
March 23 - November 3, 1944

After the occupation of Emirau, missionaries brought the women food and medical supplies.

Reference
Cameras Over The Pacific, page 116

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October 19, 2009