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 Colin Thomas Halmarick December 29, 1943  80th FS c1943    Justin Taylan 2004 |
Location Lat 9°32'8"S Long 147°14'30"E Pyramid Point is feature on the southern coast of New Guinea at the western entrance to Bootless Bay. The name is derrived from the pyramid shape when viewed from Port Moresby. This feature is visible from the eastern side of Port Moresby including Ela Beach and Kila Kila. To the northwest is Pari and beyond Joyce Bay, Walter Bay, Ela Beach and Port Moresby. Offshore to the southwest is Nateara Reef. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Central District of Territory of Papua. Today located in the National Capital District (NCD) of Papua New Guinea (PNG). 'C' Australian Heavy Battery (Bootless Battery) This gun battery was first emplaced at Kila beach, but this location was unsatisfactory, it was then moved Stokes Range, finally to Drysdale Ridge. Kila Beach First emplacement of this battery. The location was unsatisfactory, it was then moved Stokes Range next, finally to Drysdale Ridge. Stokes Battery / Stoakes Range (Pyramid Point) Located near Pari village, concrete emplacement on the hillside for coastal guns Bootless Battery / Drysdale Ridge Permanent location of the Bootless Battery, completed March 1943 P-39F Airacobra Serial Number 41-7122 Pilot Bland ditched May 17, 1942 Contribute
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