Location
Located to the west of Wewak, along the north coast of New Guinea. Walas Island is located to due north.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese, who build an airfield at this location. At the end of the war, Australian Army landed near Dagua in March 1945 and advance east towards Wewak town. Lt. Albert Chowen was awarded the Victoria Cross near Dagua.

Dagua Airstrip (But East)
Built by the Japanese. Neutralized by Allied bombing attacks, it was occupied by Australian troops on March 21, 1945. Disused since the war.

Dugau
Village to the east of Dagua Airfield complex. This village was part of the Dagua airfield complex, likely aircraft were repaired or dispersed as far as this location.

B-25D "Tin Liz" Serial Number 41-30074
Pilot Wichmann, crashed May 21, 1944

A-20G "Sweet Milk" Serial Number 43-9113
Pilot Keeton, crashed May 15, 1944

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Last Updated
January 2, 2009