Location
Lat 9° 25' 60S Long 159° 58' 60E  Village on the north coast of Guadalcanal.

Fighter 2 (Kukum Field)
American built airfield along the coast.

Type 3 76.2mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Emplaced in a recessed gun emplacement, with reinforced walls, captured by American forces

Type 3 76.2mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Emplaced with sandbags, captured by American forces

Kukum Beach (Warph, Dock Depot)
Developed into a wharf and depot area by the Americans. When Japanese artillery started up, the Kukum area was in range. After the battle of Guadalcanal ended, it was further developed into the main dock area on the island.

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October 6, 2009

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