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Location Mussau Island is located in the Saint Matthias Island Group (St Matthias Islands). To the southeast is Emirau Island. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of New Ireland District in the Territory of New Guinea. Today part of the Murat Rural LLG of New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Wartime History On January 22, 1942 Japanese forces land on Mussau Island. They occupy the island until they withdrew in early 1944 and abandoned Korea and Chinese "comfort women" on the island. Without support, the woman lived in horrible conditions that resulted in an outbreak of leprosy. American missions against Mussau March 23, 1944–November 3, 1944 After U.S. forces occupied Emirau Island on March 20, 1944, Seven Day Adventist missionaries brought the Korea and Chinese women food and medical supplies. On March 23, 1944 the island's volcano erupted an ash plume and the island was bombarded by U.S. Navy Destroyers that were unaware the Japanese had withdrawn. In late March 1944 after American forces landed at Emirau Island, Seven Day Adventist missionaries were allowed to bring the women food and medical supplies. Reference Cameras Over The Pacific page 116 Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 1, 2026 |
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