Location
Note, the Japanese refered to the entire Milne Bay area as 'Rabi'. In fact it is a village between Turnbull Airfield (No. 3 Strip) and KB Mission, along the road 'Route 5'.

Wartime History
Japanese forces advanced here to attack Turnbull Airfield (No. 3 Strip) on August 31, 1942 and attacked in the early hours of the night. Following the Japanese failed assult, they met 2/12 Battalion and commandos here, at the Gama River. Two Type 95 tanks became bogged here and were abandoned, after the battle both were salvaged to Australia.

Type 95 Ha Go
Bogged down and abandoned by Japanese, recovered to Australia

Type 95 Ha Go
Bogged down and abandoned by Japanese, recovered to Australia

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009