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    Moari (Muari) South Manokwari Regency | West Papua Province Indonesia
Location
Lat 1° 21' 37" S Long 134° 14' 32" E  Moari (Muari) is located on the east coast of the Vogelkop Peninsula (Bird's Head Peninsula) of western New Guinea. Nearby is Oransbari. Prewar and during the Pacific War, located in Dutch New Guinea (DNG) in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Today located in the South Manokwari Regency of West Papua Province (Papua Barat) in Indonesia.

Wartime History
During the Pacific War, occupied by the Japanese. During the middle of 1944, targeted by American aircraft between July 6, 1944–August 23, 1944.

July 6, 1944
(FEAF) Fighter-bombers hit Moari.

August 23, 1944
(FEAF) Fighter-bombers hit Moari.

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Last Updated
November 2, 2023

 

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