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| Location Lat 1° 45' 0S Long 136° 15' 0E Yapen Island is located to the south of Biak Island, north of the western New Guinea. Also spelled Japen Island. Borders the Yapen Strait (Japen Strait). During the Pacific War, known as "Japen" by the Americans. In Indonesian known as Pulau Yapen. Wartime History During the Pacific War occupied by the Japanese. During the middle of 1944, Allied aircraft flew combat missions over Yapen Island. Portions of Yapen were occupied by the Japanese until Japan surrendered. American missions against Yapen (Japen) May 13, 1944–June 26, 1944 Seroei (Serui) Located on the southern coast of Yapen Island Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated November 22, 2025 |
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