Category: WWII

Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market
Honiara City

Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market

admin- February 20, 2018

An EOD officer inspecting the projectile. The Police Explosive ordnance disposal,EOD, team this morning destroyed a US 5 inch MK35 High explosive projectile near the ... Read More

‘Unsung WWII hero’ Aubrey Kirkpatrick dies at 102
People

‘Unsung WWII hero’ Aubrey Kirkpatrick dies at 102

admin- February 16, 2018

Kirkpatrick after his service in the Pacific Those who knew Aubrey Kirkpatrick describe him as an unsung war hero and a regular at the Grand Ole ... Read More

Paying respects in the world’s largest maritime grave site – Iron Bottom Sound
Solomon Islands

Paying respects in the world’s largest maritime grave site – Iron Bottom Sound

admin- August 10, 2017

Bill Quinn overlooks Iron Bottom Sound It was a vastly different scene last time Bill Quinn was on an Australian Navy ship outside Honiara. It ... Read More

Battle of Guadalcanal veteran back at old stomping ground
Awards/Recognitions

Battle of Guadalcanal veteran back at old stomping ground

admin- August 8, 2017

Harold William Berg standing in front on one of the monument. "This place hasn't changed a great deal  since we fought here" Those were the words ... Read More

US General says Guadalcanal a ‘holy land’ for US armed forces
Guadalcanal Province

US General says Guadalcanal a ‘holy land’ for US armed forces

admin- August 7, 2017

Robert Neller during his speech at the US War Memorial on Skyline Ridge “This is our holy land” The words of US General Robert Neller ... Read More

‘It’s our war too’ local historian urges Solomon Islanders to learn about WWII
Solomon Islands

‘It’s our war too’ local historian urges Solomon Islanders to learn about WWII

admin- August 6, 2017

Annie Kwai says we should learn more about Solomon Islands' role in WWII A local leader of the Solomon Islands Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust has ... Read More

90-year-old Jack Maeraunga remembers the Battle of Savo Island – he was there
Solomon Islands

90-year-old Jack Maeraunga remembers the Battle of Savo Island – he was there

admin- August 5, 2017

Jack Maeraunga of the Bonala village spoke to SIBC about the battle of Savo Island It was the first major naval battle of the Battle ... Read More