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    Kuop Atoll (Neoch Atoll) Chuuk State (Truk) Federated States of Micronesia
Location
Kuop Atoll is located in Chuuk State (Truk) in the Federated States of Micronesia. To the northwest is Truk Lagoon. Also known as the Kuop Islands or Neoch Islands.

A fringing coral reef surrounds four islands: Givry Island, Hacq Island, Lauvergne Island, South Island.

Wartime History
During the Pacific War, Kuop (Neoch) was occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan in September 1945.

American missions against Kuop (Neoch)
April 14, 1944

Today
Kuop Atoll is uninhabited.

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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Feb 4, 1944
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