John Innes  Guadalcanal Historian

Englishman John Innes is a major force in the preservation and study of Guadalcanal history, working to identify wreck sites, on MIA cases and accompanying veterans back to the places they served. A Guadalcanal resident, and creator of Battle of Guadalcanal Website, Innes is one of the most knowledgable people in the world on the subject of Gaudalcanal WWII history and land battles today. His commentary and expertise are featured on the Guadalcanal Today DVD

Guadalcanal Veterans Return Guadalcanal Veterans Return
Frank Teague Was a Marine stationed on the heavy cruiser, USS Portland. Also, Bishop Paul Moore, a Lieutenant in G company 2nd Battalion 5th Marines in 1942. Both returned to places where vivid memories were forged over a half century ago.
Toshio Kojima's Grave

Toshio Kojima's Grave
Story of the discovery of skeletal remains on Guadalcanal in October 1995. This is an interesting story of identification and the history of one member of the 228th Infantry.

Harold C. Holden Harold C. Holden's Dog Tag
Dog Tag found on Tulagi that Innes researched and reveils the history of this Marine's story.
Click For Enlargement Morning On Guadalcanal
Impressions of Guadalcanal today & the past
Click For Enlargement Asamana Village
Wartime history in one village related to the Japanese, Marines and Col Carlson.

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Sgt John H. Branic
Research that identifed the remains of a Marine killed on Hill 73.

 

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