Category: WWII
World War Two records inscribed in Asia and Pacific register
Photo: Vilu War Museum World War Two records kept at the National Archives of Solomon Islands have been inscribed in the Memory of the World ... Read More
Police destroy dangerous projectile near White River market
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
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
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
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
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
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