Megeson (Mesegon)

Mesegon (Megeson)

Truk (Chuuk) | Fed. States of Micronesia

Island located at the south edge of Truk Lagoon. To the west is Otta Island and Otta Passage.

Later in the war, 110 small model mines were placed on the island's beaches as part of its defense.

Megeson Airstrip

Construction
After the February 1944 "Operation Hailstone" attack on Truk, the Japanese began construction of an airstrip at Megeson for a fighter strip. They had made a clearing by April 29, 1944. It was never completed. An observation tower was completed and some buildings built. In conjunction with the airfield construction, a detachment of 227th Construction Battalion was stationed on the island.

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