Location
Village between Wau and Salamaua. Near the Buibaining Ridge.

Wartime History
After the Japanese advanced on Mubo, a party of 13 Australians led by Lt. Wylie withdrew through Skindiwai on September 1, 1942. Two days later, with reinforcements, Wylie led a party of 20 back through Skindiwai on September 20 to perform reconnaissance on the Japanese at Mubo, then withdrew back to Skindiwai again on September 23.

Skindiwai was used on September 27 when a party 30 Australians advanced to the village to raid Mubo. Again on January 28, 1943 the village was use to stage men.

The village was used as an Allied drop zone to support operations against Mubo.

C-47 Dakota 41-38662
Crashed March 11, 1943

References
The Battle for Wau page 54, 58, 94, 116, 132, 200

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009