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| Location Lat 3° 31' 13S Long 128° 28' 5E Pelauw is located at an elevation of 6' / 1m on the north coast of Haroekoe Island (Harakoe) in the Molucca Island Group (Molucca Islands). Also known as Kampong Pelauw or Pelau. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Today located in Maluku Province (Moluccas Islands) in Indonesia. To the north is Seram Island (Ceram Island). Wartime History During 1942, occupied by the Japanese during their occupation of Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Starting in December 1943 until December 1944 attacked by Allied bombers and fighters. Occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan in September 1945. American missions against Pelauw December 7, 1943-December 30, 1944 Haroekoe Airfield (Harakoe, Pelauw) Japanese wartime airfield Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 22, 2025 |
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