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Location
Located atop Tulagi Island. Americans designated this feature as Hill 281.
Wartime History
This high ground was the main Japanese defensive position and headquarters on Tulagi, with tunnels and fighting positions built in the area. After the battle, Americans also defended this hill with machine guns for anti-aircraft defense.
Japanese 13mm Machine Gun Base
Occupying Hill 281 was this machine gun, which mounted a 13mm gun. Until at least 2002, the mount was still standing.
Justin Taylan adds:
"When I visited
In August 2003, the mount was tipped over.
I was told vandal kids did it 'recently'. It was the only relic left from the war on the island, sad".
Harold C. Holden Dog Tag
1st Marine
Raider Battalion, D Company. Discovered in 2003 by a local resident near Hill 281 returned to Holden by John Innes.
References
Thanks to Peter Flahavin and John Innes for additional information
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Last Updated
October 6, 2009
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