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    Charov (Charok) West Sepik Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Location
Lat 3° 14' 30S Long 142° 35' 26E  Charov is located at an elevation of 859' / 261m inland from the north coast of New Guinea. Also known as Charok. Today located in the Aitape-Lumi District of West Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Wartime History
Charov was a rear area during the Battle of the Driniumor River.

References
Defending the Driniumor: Covering Force Operations in New Guinea, 1944 by Edward J. Drea (1984) page 8 (map)

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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