Ulingan (Uligan)

MapLat 4° 30' 0S Long 145° 25' 0E Located between Madang and Hansa Bay.

History
Click For EnlargementA Japanese supply road existed from Uligan Harbor down to Madang. Fortified with anti-aircraft guns, the Japanese often hid supply barges in this harbor on their way to southernly bases. It was the target of Allied aerial attacks and shorebombardments until it was liberated by Australian forces.

Allied Mission Against Ulingan
April 10, 1943 - May 1944

Japanese Memorial
Constructed in 2002, this simple memorial is written and Japanese. One side says in Tok Pidgin: "Mi Sori No Gat Moa Pait"
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B-25G-5 Mitchell Serial Number 42-64827
Pilot Freek MIA January 16, 1944 located 1946

 


MapMeiwok (Mawok)
Lat 4° 30' 0S Long 145° 25' 60E  Located on the coast, east of Ulingan Harbor.

B-25D-1 Mitchell Serial Number 41-30522
Pilot Gullette ditched November 20, 1943 remains recovered 1948

Click For EnlargementKelcia
Old airfield near Ulingan Harbor.

 

 

 

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