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    Mariyang Island (Mariaon) Yap State Federated States of Micronesia
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USAAF Feb 25, 1944
Location
Mariyang Island is located to the west of in Woleai Atoll in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia (Caroline Islands). Wartime spelling "Mariaon Island". Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. To the east is Woleai Island (Falalap, Oleai). To the southeast is East Lagoon. To the southwest is Taugalap Island (Tagaulap).

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese who estabished a weather station on the island.

American missions against Mariaon
April 18 - July 29, 1944

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Last Updated
February 26, 2023

 

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