Haddy's Village

Coastal village, to the west of Gona.

History
Named in honor of Australian soldier, Lt Allan Haddy. He and a group of men, the 'Chaforce' were stationed on the west side of Gona Creek. After the fall of Gona on December 9, 1942 fighting continued to the west at Haddy's Village. After nine days more , the village was liberated on December 18th ending resistance in the Gona beach head area.

B-24 Liberator Serial Number 42-40885
Pilot Nelson, force landed October 18, 1943

Alanad
Coastal village S-E of Haddy's.

 

 

 

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