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    Paliau Island Yap State Federated States of Micronesia
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USAAF Feb 25, 1944

Location
Paliau Island is located in Woleai Atoll in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. To the north is Woleai Island (Furarappu, Falalap, Oleai). To the west is East Lagoon. To the south is Raur Island.

Wartime History
During the Pacific War, connected by causeway at the northern tip to Woleai Island. Occupied by the Japanese for the duration of the war.

American missions against Paliau
May 15, 1944

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October 23, 2019

 

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