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Location Wide Bay is located on the southern coast of New Britain. Inside the northwest corner of Wide Bay is Henry Reid Harbor bordering the coast between Tol Plantation (Zungen Point), Waitavalo to Kalai Plantation. Further to the west is Lamarien (Lamerien), Brown Island, Kalai village and Kalai Plantation, Long, Kalip, Hoiya, Kalip, Kaulum, Milim, Kiep and Sampun at the souther end of Wide Bay. A coastal track follows the edge of Wide Bay along the coast. Beyond to the northeast is Rabaul. Many rivers and creeks empty into Wide Bay including the Waitavalo River, Mevelo River, Ip River, Lemkong River, Yanam River, Yanya RIver, Melkong River, Mat River, Powell River, Bera River, Mavin River, Ovil Creek and Kabuvwang River. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the New Britain District in the Territory of New Guinea. Today located in East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Wartime History During early February 1942, occupied by the Japanese Army. Starting in late December 1942, attacked by American aircraft until the middle of 1944. American missions against Wide Bay December 25, 1942–June 25, 1944 On March 10, 1945 the Australian Army landed at Wide Bay then established their headquarters at Lamarien (Lamerien) near Henry Reid River. On June 5, 1945 the 2/2nd Commando Squadron arrived and also established their headquarters at Lamarien. By August 1945 when Japan surrendered, the Australian Army advance was holding at the eastern end of Wide Bay. B-26 "Imogene VII" 40-1474 Pilot Massie ditched May 24, 1942, 5 missing, 3 rescued. P-38H Lightning 42-66821 Pilot Lutton MIA November 2, 1943, 1 missing. P-38H Lightning 42-66523 Pilot Bartlett crashed October 29, 1943 pilot POW, executed. Contribute
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