Location
Lat 6° 53' 19N Long 101° 16' 27E Patani is located in Pattani Province in southern Thailand. Also known as Pattani, Patani Raya or Patani Besar. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of Siam.
Japanese Landing
On December 7, 1941 at the start of the Pacific War, the Japanese Pattani invasion force including Hirokawa Maru, Sagami Maru, Kinka Maru and Tozan Maru escorted by destroyers Shinonome and Shirakumo arrive off Pattani. On December 8, 1941 the Japanese Army lands including the Ando Detachment, 5th Infantry, 42nd Regiment and 22nd Airfield Unit and the invasion force withdraws.
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Last Updated
November 1, 2021
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