Index
–A–
Abau-Mullins Harbor area: 40
ABDA Air Force: 8
Abel’s Field: 116, 122. See also Airfield development, Allied.
Abuari: 58
Adachi, Lt. Gen. Hatazo: 144n, 146, 213, 217, 315, 347, 362. See also Japanese Armies, 18th.
Admiralty Islands: 34
Advance New Guinea Force: 100, 258, 282
Ahioma: 82
Air attacks, Allied, targets
Basabua: 55
Buna: 97
Gona: 150
Huon Gulf: 11
Japanese convoys: 10, 11, 38, 46, 55, 62, 67, 67n, 68, 80-81, 213-14, 217, 218, 347, 347n
Tulagi: 37
Wairopi Bridge: 97
Air attacks, Japanese: 6, 9, 10, 38, 168-70, 278
Air Force units. See Fifth Air Force.
Air support: 86, 150, 176, 177-78, 180, 181, 185, 194, 208, 214, 238, 242, 261, 284-85, 293, 375, 376
Air transport operations: 64-65, 105, 106, 121-22, 123, 330, 375
Airfield development, Allied
Abau-Mullins Harbor area: 40. See also BOSTON.
Buna: 50-51. See also TULSA.
Cape York Peninsula: 27, 50, 73, 74
Cooktown: 27
Dobodura: 51, 52, 128-29, 168, 179, 234, 255
Embessa: 116
Fasari: 116. See also Abel’s Field.
Kinjaki Barige: 116
Kokoda: 119
Mareeba: 27
Milne Bay: 41, 50, 68, 73, 77-78, 78n, 87-88, 103
Popondetta: 151, 158, 234, 255
Port Moresby: 27, 40, 73, 74-75, 103
Townsville-Cloncurry region: 27, 36, 72
Wanigela Mission: 105
Airfield development, Japanese
Huon Gulf: 11
Kokoda: 67
Ajura Kijala Mountains: 58
Akin, Brig. Gen. Spencer B.: 23, 296n
Alford, Capt. James L.: 286
Allen, Maj. Gen. Arthur S.: 104
Allied Air Forces, SWPA: 22, 24n, 25, 26, 27, 36, 37, 39n, 40, 48, 52, 54, 55, 67, 69, 96, 128
Allied Land Forces, SWPA: 22, 24n, 36, 39n, 41, 44, 91, 100
Allied Naval Forces, SWPA: 22, 24n, 25, 26, 26n, 36, 87
Allied Works Council: 74
ALMA Force: 234
Ambasi: 54
Amboga: 147
Amboga Crossing: 126
Amboga River: 217, 219, 226, 328, 346
Ammunition: 156, 176. See also Equipment; Shortages, Allied, ammunition.
Anderson, 1st Lt. David: 236
Antiaircraft Artillery Airborne Battery, 709th: 76, 84, 86
Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, 101st: 27
Antitank defense: 84
ANZAC Area: 8, 16. See also ANZAC Force.
ANZAC Force: 8, 10, 11, 12. See also ANZAC Area.
Aoba Detachment: 46, 61, 69-70, 78, 87
Arnold, Lt. Col. A. S. W.: 304, 305, 309, 309n, 355, 359, 362
Artillery, Allied. See also Australian units, troops; Field Artillery Battalions.
effectiveness against enemy: 178, 180, 181, 194, 197, 245, 253, 255, 262, 264, 278, 278n, 341, 360
emplacement: 168, 179, 193, 219, 241, 246-47, 263, 361
preparation: 100, 150, 160, 176, 179-80, 181, 185, 194, 206-07, 215, 216, 222, 239, 242, 250, 251, 252, 253, 261, 264, 266, 273, 276, 277, 284, 286, 288-89, 293, 298, 300, 305, 307, 316, 317, 341, 344, 351, 353, 356, 358, 359, 361, 364
short rounds: 108, 108n, 159, 161n, 285, 297
suitability of: 135, 343, 375, 377
25-pounder: 76n, 86, 124, 135, 158, 180, 206, 246
37-mm. gun: 76, 84, 246, 292, 336, 338, 361
105-mm. howitzer: 193, 194, 246, 264, 293, 375
155-mm. gun: 87
3.7-inch howitzer: 124, 124n, 135, 168, 180, 246, 278
4.5-inch howitzer: 265, 278, 306
Artillery, Japanese: 145, 272, 276-77, 293
Asisi: 131
Attack
across river lines: 269-72, 283-84, 289-91, 310-11, 312, 335, 338
air. See Air attacks, Allied, targets.
diversionary: 42-43, 208, 288-89, 298-99, 335
night: 189-92
plans: 50, 51, 65, 91, 92, 101-03, 126-30, 154-55, 163, 177, 180, 185, 188, 189-93, 194, 207-08, 215, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227-28, 238, 241, 243, 245, 248-49, 252-53, 258, 260-61, 272, 273, 274-76, 277, 284, 285-86, 288-90, 292-93, 298, 304-06, 309-10, 312, 314, 316-17, 333, 335-36, 341-42, 343-44, 348, 351, 354-55, 359, 363. See also Buna Force; LILLIPUT; MAROUBRA Force; PROVIDENCE; Serial One; Serial Two; Serial Three; Serial Four: TULSA plan.
Australia:
defense responsibility: 2
home defense organization: 3-4
planning for the defense of: 4-5, 23-25
strategic importance: 12
threat of invasion: 9-10, 12-13, 25, 30, 31
Australia-New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU): 43, 65, 94, 107, 110
Australian Chiefs of Staff: 4, 12-13, 23-25
Australian Citizen Military Forces (CMF): 3. See also Australia, home defense organization.
Australian Imperial Forces (AIF): 3, 14-15, 61n. See also Australia, troop dispositions.
Australian Military Forces (AMF): 3-4. See also Australia, home defense organization.
Australian Permanent Forces: 3. See also Australia, home defense organization.
Australian units, battalions
2/1 Infantry: 151
2/3 Infantry: 151, 156-57, 161n
2/9 Infantry: 76, 87, 256, 257, 260, 261, 264, 265, 266, 269, 270, 271, 274, 274n, 276, 279, 304, 305, 308, 333, 343, 344, 345, 348, 350, 354, 355, 358-59, 362, 363
2/10 Infantry: 76, 83, 84, 86n, 106, 256, 257, 257n, 261, 265, 266, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 278, 279, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 319, 333, 344, 350, 354, 355, 358, 362, 363
2/12 Infantry: 76, 86, 110, 256, 304, 304n, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 319, 333, 343-44, 345, 348, 350, 354, 355, 356, 357, 359, 362
2/14 Infantry: 90, 96, 214, 215, 219
2/16 Infantry: 90, 96, 149, 215, 216, 226, 328
2/27 Infantry: 90, 95, 214, 215, 216, 226, 328
2/31 Infantry: 96, 104, 149, 150
9 Infantry: 76
36 Infantry: 226, 227, 228, 328, 330
39 Infantry: 44, 63, 65, 89, 90, 216, 217, 219, 226, 227, 328, 330, 333, 349, 355
49 Infantry: 223, 226, 227, 327, 330, 333, 349
53 Infantry: 90
55/53 Infantry: 223, 226, 227, 228, 328, 330
61 Infantry: 76, 82, 83, 84, 86
Australian units, brigades
7th Infantry: 42, 76, 85, 256, 257, 257n, 304, 370n
14th Infantry: 96, 328, 331, 367, 370n
16th Infantry: 91n, 92, 104, 120, 130, 131, 147, 151, 153, 154, 155, 167, 223, 367, 370n
18th Infantry: 24n, 72, 76, 86, 86n, 106, 110, 256, 257, 304n, 327, 331, 332, 333, 335, 339, 342, 344, 345, 348, 350, 351, 364, 364n, 370n
21st Infantry: 24n, 72, 74, 90, 95, 112n, 126, 131, 150, 215, 216, 227, 233, 328, 329, 331, 333, 367, 370n
25th Infantry: 24n, 72, 74, 91, 92, 96, 100, 104, 120, 121, 130, 131, 147, 149, 150, 367, 370n
30th Infantry: 44, 89, 216, 223, 226, 228, 328, 367, 370n
Australian units, brigade group
19th: 26
Australian units, corps
1st: 25
Australian units, divisions
6th Infantry: 15, 24n, 91, 91n
7th Infantry: 15, 24n, 25, 26, 72, 73, 74, 104, 117, 126, 127, 131, 139, 147, 153, 154, 247
9th Infantry: 15
Australian units, independent companies
2/6: 106, 117, 123, 168, 177, 178, 180, 181, 194, 195, 234, 238, 248
5th: 42
Australian units, regiments
2/1 Field: 158
2/6 Armored: 256, 257, 258, 271, 306, 333, 351
2/7 Cavalry: 226, 227, 328, 330, 333, 342, 344, 348, 350, 367, 370n
Australian units, troops
–B–
B-17’s: 8, 10, 11, 17, 24n, 27, 37, 39n, 54, 76, 83, 214, 217
B-24’s: 217
B-25’s: 26, 27, 39n, 176, 177, 214, 242, 284, 317
Baetcke, Maj. Bernd G.: 92, 110, 112n, 154, 162, 163, 164n, 219, 221, 221n, 222, 223, 225n, 230. See also “Kalamazoo.”
Bailey, 1st Lt. Cladie A.: 192, 243
Bajdek, Pfc. Walter A.: 251n
Baker, Brig. Gen. Frayne: 244n
Bakken, Capt. A. T.: 187, 188n
Bakumbari: 362
Balza, Pfc. William: 299, 299n
Barker, Brig. L. E. S.: 135
Barnes, Maj. Gen. Julian F.: 9n, 19, 48
Barrier. See Malay Barrier.
Barumbila: 115
Basabua: 55, 56, 61, 68, 140, 145, 215, 219
Beaver, Maj. Chester M.: 242, 242n, 247, 248n, 261, 264, 268, 273, 274, 277
Bender, Pfc. Herman: 314n
Benson, Capt. William C.: 342
Berryman, Maj. Gen. F. H.: 330, 332, 343, 345, 368
Birkness, Maj. Ralph T.: 170, 198
Bismarck Archipelago: 2
Blamey, Capt. Jack M.: 152, 156, 159, 159n, 162
Blamey, General Sir Thomas: 22, 39, 43, 44, 85, 85n, 92, 100, 105, 106, 116, 117, 118, 128, 202, 256, 321, 329, 343, 343n
Bloecher, 1st Lt. Milan J.: 240
Boerem, Maj. Richard D.: 123, 130, 156n, 160, 161n, 162, 221, 222, 223, 225, 225n, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 334, 353
Boet, Capt. John T.: 92
Bofu: 115, 117, 118, 121, 130, 147
Boice, Capt. William F.: 92, 94, 110, 112, 121, 154, 155, 160, 222, 249, 285, 285n
Boland, 1st Sgt. James W.: 361
BOLERO plan: 29
Bombing: 11, 54, 55, 89, 104, 181, 217, 218, 219, 376
Bombing of friendly troops: 108, 177-78, 181-82, 185, 258, 258n, 284-89
Bond, Maj. George: 121, 153, 154, 156, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163
Bootless Inlet: 95
Bosgard, Capt. Athelstan K.: 152, 156, 159, 162
BOSTON: 39, 40, 41. See also Airfield development, Allied; MacArthur, General Douglas, and airfield construction.
Bottcher, S. Sgt. Herman J. F.: 243, 244, 244n, 249, 250
Bottcher’s Corner: 244, 249, 250, 251
Bougainville: 36
Bowen, Col. Frank S.: 205n, 291, 309, 310, 311n
Bradford, Capt. Bryon B.: 298
Bradley, Col. Joseph S.: 92, 115, 198, 244, 300, 301, 301n, 353, 354
Bragg, 1st Lt. William H., Jr.: 311, 312, 313
Brett, Lt. Gen. George H.: 1, 2n, 9, 9n, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 36, 48, 54. See also Allied Air Forces, SWPA; U. S. Army Forces in Australia (USAFIA).
Bridges: 58, 63-64, 97, 121, 185, 208, 237, 265, 266, 268, 272, 273, 278, 284, 291, 296, 298, 309, 310, 316
Bridging operations: 107, 267-68, 271, 283-84, 286, 289-90, 291, 310, 311, 318
Brisbane: 48
Brisbane area: 26
British Eastern Fleet: 33
Buckland, Capt. James: 361
Buin: 36
Buka: 12
Bulolo Valley: 5, 27, 42, 43, 66, 76
Buna: 43, 44, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60, 63, 66, 68, 79, 117, 127, 128, 137, 138, 139, 145, 153, 154, 174, 192, 304, 315, 325, 327, 329, 369
Buna Force: 51, 258, 282. See also Serial One; Serial Two; Serial Three; Serial Four; Van Volkenburgh, Brig. Gen. Robert H.
Buna–Gona area: 56, 70, 72, 73, 99, 102, 126, 140, 369
Buna Mission: 126, 126n, 140, 141, 147, 153, 174, 182, 188, 238, 249, 258, 282, 284-85, 294, 304, 309, 312-13, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318-19, 324, 324n, 329, 330
Buna Strip: 140
Buna Village: 126, 139, 140, 141, 147, 153, 174, 182, 188, 189, 190, 192, 205, 206, 208, 234, 238, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 251, 252, 282, 291, 312, 315, 316, 319
Bunkers. See Fortifications, Japanese.
Burr, 1st Sgt. Elmer J. See Medal of Honor.
Buttrose, Lt. Col. A. W.: 147
Byers, Brig. Gen. Clovis E.: 204, 211, 244, 244n, 248, 252, 258, 258n
–C–
Cairns: 27
Cameron, Lt. Col. A. G.: 150
Campbell, Pvt. Robert H.: 316n
Cannibalism: 104, 104n, 243n, 363, 374
Cape Endaiadere: 125, 128, 140, 147, 171, 174, 176, 177, 180, 207, 208, 258, 260, 262, 264, 281, 305, 319
Cape Endaiadere-New Strip area: 168, 180
Cape Killerton: 126, 140, 231, 350, 354, 355
Cape Nelson: 102, 105, 106, 107, 108
Cape Nelson Peninsula: 106
Cape York Peninsula: 27, 40, 70
Carbine: 134
Carew, Col. John J.: 129, 169, 169n
Carpender, Vice Adm. Arthur S.: 128, 376
Carrier, Lt. Col. Edmund J.: 122, 123, 155, 156n, 180, 181, 194, 195, 208, 234, 238, 247, 248n
Carter, 1st Lt. Zina: 224
Casey, Brig. Gen. Hugh J.: 23, 26, 51, 74n, 75, 78n, 94, 103, 343n
Casualties, Allied: 86, 87, 90, 124, 124n, 149, 152, 158, 160, 161, 162, 165, 167, 169, 176, 178, 186, 195, 195n, 215, 216, 217, 222-23, 225, 230, 239, 240, 254, 254n, 263, 264, 285, 287, 290, 301n, 323, 323n, 335, 335n, 337, 342, 345, 364, 366, 366n, 367, 368, 370-72
Casualties, Japanese: 43, 86, 87, 120, 152, 158, 164, 192, 217, 218, 228, 254, 319, 323, 323n, 337, 348, 358, 364, 366, 366n, 372
Catalinas: 27
Catterns, Capt. B. W. T.: 151, 152
Central Pacific: 20. See also Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.; Pacific Ocean Area, theater organization; Pacific Theater.
Ceylon: 33
Chagnon, 1st Lt. Louis A.: 291, 315, 325, 336
Challen, Lt. Col. H. B.: 214
Chamberlin, Brig. Gen. Stephen J.: 9n, 23, 44, 51, 52, 53, 91, 202, 203
Chandler, 1st Lt. Harold B.: 111, 112, 113
Cherney, S. Sgt. Carl: 178n
Churchill, Winston S.: 14, 15, 18, 20, 27, 28, 30
Clarkson, Maj. Gordon: 247, 248n, 273, 276, 316
Climate: 54, 55, 56-57, 81-82, 113, 126, 151, 154, 174, 218, 333, 341, 354
Clowes, Maj. Gen. Cyril A.: 76, 77, 82, 83, 84, 85, 179
Coast Watchers: 6, 80, 105. See also Northeast Area.
Cobaregari: 95
Coconut Grove: 141, 182, 190, 192, 244, 252, 258, 282, 286, 288, 289, 303, 312
Coconut Plantation: 296, 301, 303, 317
Coen: 40
Coker, 1st Lt. James T.: 336, 336n
Collingwood Bay: 105
Colombo: 33
Combined Chiefs of Staff: 8, 16, 20
Combined Fleet: 46
Combined Operational Service Command (COSC): 103, 108, 193, 255
Combs, Pvt. John E.: 206n
Communications
defective: 85, 149, 177, 178, 184-85, 187, 225, 297, 299, 377
Condition of troops, Allied: 90, 112, 112n, 121, 131, 134-35, 152-53, 196-97, 207, 211, 224-25, 227, 228-30, 329-30, 334-35, 335n
Condition of troops, Japanese: 86, 87, 104, 144-45, 343n, 346, 347
Congressional Medal of Honor. See Medal of Honor.
Convoys, Japanese: 10-11, 34-36, 54-55, 68-70, 80-81, 83, 85-86, 89, 146, 213-14, 217-18, 347, 347n
Cooktown: 40
Cooper, Lt. Col. G. D.: 214
Coral Sea, Battle of: 1, 36-39, 56
Corps, I: 50, 91, 92, 203, 205, 212
Corvettes: 256, 257, 257n, 258, 266, 304
Crace, Rear Adm. J. G.: 38
Cronk, Capt. Jefferson R.: 312, 313, 316, 317
Crouch, 1st Lt. Henry M., Jr.: 162
Crow, 1st Lt. John W.: 176, 176n
Cullen, Lt. Col. Paul A.: 151
Cummings, Lt. Col. Clement J.: 261, 269, 274
Cunningham, Pfc. Jack K.: 338
Curtin, John: 8, 14-15, 18, 18n, 24, 24n, 28, 28n, 29, 30, 30n, 31, 32
–D–
Dal Ponte, Capt. Peter L.: 163, 221n, 222, 224, 224n, 226, 227, 230, 335
Dames, Capt. William H.: 295, 299, 312, 317
Daniels, Lt. A. N. T.: 162, 163, 220
Daniels, S. Sgt. Delmar H.: 208n
Dannelly, 1st Lt. Sheldon M.: 280
Davao: 60
Dawley, Lt. Col. Charles R.: 330
Debana: 94
Deboyne Island: 36
Defense: 72, 73, 77, 161, 193, 228. See also LILLIPUT; MacArthur, General Douglas, defense plans.
of airfields: 51-52, 65, 84, 86, 95
Japanese system: 139-43, 155, 164, 174-75, 179, 181, 182, 192, 193, 194, 197, 206, 208, 217, 227, 228, 231, 240, 242, 264-65, 272, 276-77, 284, 294, 299, 302-03, 305, 310, 340-41, 350-51. See also Fortifications, Japanese.
perimeter: 164, 165, 219-20, 231, 298, 339-40, 342-43. See also Bottcher’s Corner; Fisk; Huggins; Kano; Musket; Roadblocks.
DeGraaf, Col. George: 234, 242, 245n
De Rosier, T/5 Edwin C.: 175n
Diarrhea. See Medical problems, Allied.
Dill, Field Marshal Sir John: 31
Diller, Col. LeGrande A.: 23
Disease. See Medical problems, Allied.
Distinguished Service Cross: 65n, 159n, 161n, 162n, 164n, 169n, 175n, 176n, 178n, 181n, 192n, 206n, 207n, 208n, 224n, 228n, 239n, 242n, 243n, 244n, 245n, 250n, 251n, 254n, 258n, 267n, 272n, 276n, 285n, 287n, 294n, 296n, 297n, 299n, 300n, 301n, 309n, 311n, 314n, 316n, 317n, 336n, 338n, 341n, 343n, 348n, 351n, 359n, 364n
Dixon, Capt. Oliver O.: 95, 154, 155, 160, 166, 222
Dobbs, Lt. Col. James G.: 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 305
Dobodura: 51, 70, 71, 125, 127, 128, 147, 153, 168, 171, 174, 189, 241, 330
Doe, Col. Jens A.: 329, 330, 339, 341, 342, 343, 351, 354, 357, 358, 359, 363
Dougherty, Brig. Ivan N.: 150, 215, 216, 217, 227, 228, 231, 328, 330
Doughtie, 2nd Lt. James G.: 271, 272n
Downer, 1st Lt. James G.: 111, 112, 113, 251, 251n
Dupree, Capt. Duncan V.: 361
Duropa Plantation: 126, 142, 174, 179, 181, 193, 236, 260
Duropa Plantation-Buna Strips area: 238
Duropa Plantation-New Strip area: 260, 264
Dyke Ackland Bay: 106
Dysentery. See Medical problems, Allied.
–E–
Eastwood, Pvt. Howard M.: 181n
Eather, Brig. Kenneth W.: 96, 147, 149, 150, 343n
Edgar, Lt. Col. C. R. V.: 151, 152
Edwards, Capt. Daniel K.: 208, 209, 210n, 242, 244, 245n
Egeberg, Maj. Roger O.: 207
Eichelberger, Lt. Gen. Robert L.: 203n, 221, 234, 264-65, 296n, 301n, 330, 330n, 343n, 368, 370. See also Corps, I; Infantry divisions, 32nd.
and changes in tactics: 245-46, 248
consulted on attack plans: 235, 286, 288-89, 290, 292-93
in direct control of operations: 243, 244, 258, 288-89, 293, 298, 309-10, 315, 319, 335-36
opinion of troops: 137, 245, 254, 321, 330n
ordered to Buna: 202-05
replacement of commanders: 205, 205n, 211-12, 248n, 256, 288, 288n, 351-53
reports: 291, 297-98, 302-03, 317, 332, 337, 338-39, 345-46, 349, 354n
training program: 132-34
Ellers, Capt. Conway M.: 360
Embessa: 116
Embi: 168
Engineer Aviation Battalion
Engineer Battalions
114th: 92, 107, 112, 116, 135, 154, 168
Engineer Companies
69th Topographical: 74n
576th Dump Truck: 74n
585th Dump Truck: 74n
Engineer Regiments
Engineers: 74, 103, 135, 186, 200, 260, 271-72, 291
Entrance Creek: 126, 141, 184, 185, 188, 189, 190, 235, 241, 244, 252, 254, 284, 293, 296, 300, 301, 303, 304, 309, 312, 316
Eoff, Pvt. Gordon W.: 299, 299n
Epstein, Pvt. Hymie Y.: 165, 165n
Equipment: 92, 107, 113-14, 121, 134-35, 137, 176, 178, 179, 186-87, 196-97, 211, 246, 247, 250, 253, 255-56, 377
Estrada, Pvt. Bernardino Y.: 253, 254, 254n
Evatt, Dr. H. V.: 28n, 30, 30n
Exhaustion. See Medical problems, Allied.
–F–
Fahnestock, Lt. A. B.: 108, 108n
Fahres, 1st Lt. Marcelles P.: 296, 299
Fairbrother, Capt. Donald N.: 156
Fairfax Harbor: 75
Farrar, Lt. Col. Benjamin R.: 292, 294
Fasari: 116
Fenton, 1st Lt. John L.: 163
Fergusson Island: 110
Fergusson, Lt. T. St. D.: 236, 239
Feury, 2nd Lt. Donald W.: 287, 287n
Fever. See Medical problem, Allied.
“Fever Ridge.” See Pongani.
Field Artillery Battalions
120th: 132
121st: 132
126th: 132
Fifth Air Force, U.S.: 96, 96n, 97, 104, 106, 108, 116, 119, 217, 238, 278, 375-76
Fila: 58
Filarski, 1st Lt. John J.: 230
Fisher, Pfc. Albert L.: 294n
Fisk: 342, 350, 351, 354, 356, 357, 361. See also Kano.
Fisk, 1st Lt. Harold R.: 341, 341n
Finch, Col. Burdette M.: 23
Fletcher, Rear Adm. Frank J.: 37, 39
Florey, 1st Lt. Theodore: 184, 186, 187
Formosa: 34
Fortifications, Japanese: 139-43, 147-49, 179-80, 193, 194, 207, 264-65, 272, 277, 284, 294
Foss, 1st Lt. Donald A.: 276, 277, 280
Fraser, 1st Lt. Powell A.: 336, 338, 338n, 363
Fryday, 1st Lt. Carl K.: 178, 181
Fuller, Maj. Gen. Horace H.: 50, 50n, 368
Fulmer, 1st Lt. Tally D.: 338, 338n
Funk, Sgt. Chester C.: 228n
–G–
G-2. See Intelligence, Allied.
Gap, the: 43, 58, 66, 70, 71, 89, 90, 98, 104, 113
Garret, Capt. Leonard E.: 310
Gasmata: 128
Geard, Lt. Col. C. J.: 355
Geerds, Lt. Col. Henry A.: 112, 115
General Headquarters, SWPA: 23, 25, 41, 43, 48, 48n, 50, 51, 90-91, 101, 103, 110, 119, 135, 203
Ghormley, Vice Adm. Robert L.: 47, 48, 105, 117
“Ghost Mountain.” See Mount Suwemalla.
Giropa Creek: 307
Giropa Point: 258, 281, 284, 294, 303, 304, 306, 307, 309, 313, 314, 316, 319-21
Girua River: 125-26, 127, 140, 147, 153, 168, 189, 190, 192, 206, 222, 230, 325, 330, 338
Giruwa: 62, 71, 100, 121, 140, 192, 213, 215, 216, 219, 232, 282, 315, 324, 332, 346, 347, 348, 351, 356, 358, 361, 362, 363, 363n, 364
Gobe: 107
Goldie River: 95
Gona: 54-55, 62, 62n, 120, 126, 130, 138, 139, 140, 145, 147, 150, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 227, 315, 331, 347
Gona Mission: 148
Goodenough Island: 80, 102, 110, 110n, 304, 304n
Gora: 121
Government Gardens: 140, 141, 182, 254, 282, 288, 312
Government Plantation: 279
Graber, Sgt. Harold E.: 243, 243n
Gray, T/5 Charles H.: 311, 311n
Gray, Capt. Millard G.: 301n
Greene, 1st Lt. Edward M., Jr.: 290
Greene, Pfc. James G.: 301
Grenades. See Hand grenades.
Griffith, 1st Lt. James R.: 291
Grose, Col. John E.: 212, 235, 241, 243, 244, 248, 251, 288, 289, 290, 293, 294, 295, 296, 296n, 297, 298, 299, 300, 300n, 301, 309-10, 313-14, 316, 317, 317n, 336, 338, 353, 354n
Gruennert, Sgt. Kenneth E. See Medal of Honor.
Guadalcanal: 52-53, 66, 67, 98, 99, 102, 117, 125, 368
Gulf of Papua: 26
Gunn, Maj. E. Mansfield: 323
Guri Guri: 107
–H–
Hale, Col. J. Tracy, Jr.: 95, 180, 189, 203, 203n, 210, 211, 212
Hall, Sgt. Irving W.: 182
Hall Troop: 278, 306, 333, 351
Halsey, Vice Adm. William F.: 117, 125
Hamilton, Capt. Robert M.: 356, 357, 359
Hand grenades: 84, 176, 197, 247, 286
Hangarten, Pvt. Elmer R.: 311, 311n
Hantlemann, Capt. Harold E.: 192, 206, 207n
Hara, Rear Adm. Tadaichi: 38
Harbert, 1st Lt. John E.: 169, 169n
Harcourt, Maj. Harry G.: 168, 234
Harding, Maj. Gen. Edwin F.: 39, 50, 50n, 92, 94, 110, 116, 121, 128, 132, 133-34, 135, 137-38, 139, 147, 153, 154, 154n, 155, 169, 171, 174, 177, 179, 180, 181, 182-83, 183n, 187, 188, 189, 193, 196, 199, 200-201, 202-03, 203n, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208-12, 222, 234, 260. See also Infantry Divisions, 32nd.
Harding, Col. Horace: 296, 296n, 309, 310
Harger, Capt. Horace N.: 298, 301
Hawkins, Maj. W. D.: 138
Hayashi, Cdr. Shojiro: 79, 83, 86
Herring, Lt. Gen. Edmund F.: 100, 116, 153, 154n, 155, 183, 189, 196, 199, 201, 202, 205, 245, 256, 257, 288, 291, 322, 325, 329, 330, 332, 343, 345, 370
Hess, 2nd Lt. George J.: 276, 277n
Hewitt, Capt. Stephen: 310, 311
Higgins boats: 257
Hihondo: 126
Hollister, Capt. Paul G.: 342
Holnicote Bay: 126
Honner, Lt. Col. R.: 215
Hootman, Maj. Harold M.: 294-95
Hopkins, Brig. R. N. L.: 205, 256, 257
Horanda: 153
Horii, Maj. Gen. Tomitaro: 6, 7, 10, 34, 39, 60, 61, 66, 68, 69, 70-71, 88-90, 95, 96, 96n, 98-100, 104, 120, 121, 138, 143. See also South Seas Detachment.
Horton, Capt. Samuel M.: 239
Howe, Lt. Col. Merle H.: 242, 244, 244n, 351, 353, 353n, 354, 354n, 355, 358
Howes, 1st Lt. Bernard: 94
Huggins: 328, 329, 330, 333, 339. See also Roadblocks.
Huggins, Capt. Meredith M.: 156, 221, 221n, 222, 224, 224n, 226, 227, 231
Hunt, 1st Lt. James I.: 207n
Huon Peninsula: 260
Hutchinson, Maj. Ian: 151
Hyakutake, Lt. Gen. Haruyoshi: 45, 60, 61, 66, 69, 98, 146. See also Japanese Armies, 17th.
Hydrographer’s Range: 117
–I–
Imamura, Lt. Gen. Hitoshi: 146, 347. See also Japanese Area Army, 8th.
Imperial General Headquarters
decisions involving Australia: 12-13
decisions involving Buna: 347
decisions involving Fiji: 34
decisions involving Guadalcanal: 347
decisions involving Kavieng: 7
decisions involving Lae and Salamaua: 10
decisions involving Midway and the Aleutians: 34
decisions involving Milne Bay: 99
decisions involving New Caledonia: 34
decisions involving Port Moresby: 10, 12, 13, 34, 38, 61, 66, 98-100
decisions involving Rabaul: 7
decisions involving Samoa: 34
decisions involving Tulagi: 10, 12
Infantry Battalions
1st, 126th: 116, 121, 122, 129, 130, 137, 154, 156, 156n, 168, 177, 180, 181, 194, 238, 240, 241, 247, 260, 266, 267, 271, 272, 273-74, 277, 305, 316, 323n
2nd, 126th: 111, 112, 115, 117, 121, 122, 123, 130, 135, 137, 153, 154, 155-56, 183, 189, 196, 234, 241, 244, 248, 251, 251n, 282, 285, 291, 311-12, 314
3rd, 126th: 116, 121, 123, 130, 137, 155, 156, 219, 221, 323n
1st, 127th: 282, 300, 312, 316, 336
3rd, 127th: 251, 282, 293, 309, 310, 312
1st, 128th: 106, 107, 123, 168, 171, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 194, 207, 208, 234, 238, 240, 248, 260, 261, 264, 266, 267, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 277, 305, 306, 307, 308, 316, 319
2nd, 128th: 106, 107, 124, 155, 168, 174, 182, 192, 234, 241, 244, 248, 249, 254, 282, 312, 316
3rd, 128th: 106, 107, 123, 168, 171, 174, 180, 181, 194, 234, 238, 240, 248, 254, 260, 261, 264, 266, 271, 274, 305, 307, 308, 309, 319
1st, 163rd: 329-30, 332, 339, 340-41, 342, 351, 354, 356, 357, 358
2nd, 163rd: 329-30, 332, 341, 342, 350, 351, 354, 357, 362
3rd, 163rd: 329-30, 332, 342, 351, 354, 356
Infantry Companies
A, 126th: 122, 208, 234, 240, 278, 304, 354n
B, 126th: 122, 207, 195, 207, 241, 268, 271, 304
C, 126th: 122, 129, 154, 155, 156, 160, 162, 163, 195, 207, 222, 223, 225, 240, 276, 304, 314
D, 126th: 122, 130, 154, 155, 156, 160, 162, 163, 223, 225
E, 126th: 92, 94, 94n, 111-12, 115, 121, 185, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 206, 207, 242, 243, 249, 250, 251, 284, 285, 314, 325. See also “The Three Spearheads.”
F, 126th: 113, 115, 186, 190, 191, 192, 242, 243, 244, 249, 250, 251, 282, 284, 285, 286, 288, 291, 314
G, 126th: 188, 190, 191, 192, 243, 249, 250, 251, 284, 285
H, 126th: 186, 192, 206, 243, 249, 284, 314
I, 126th: 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 164, 219, 220
K, 126th: 153, 154, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 230
L, 126th: 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 222, 223, 225, 230
M, 126th: 156, 158, 160, 162, 163, 164, 165, 219
3rd Battalion Headquarters, 126th: 159, 160, 162, 163
Antitank, 126th: 111, 112, 113, 115, 156, 161, 162, 163, 164, 219, 220. See also Medendorp, Capt. Alfred.
Cannon, 126th: 111, 112, 113, 115, 156, 161, 162, 163, 221, 222, 224, 225, 226. See also Medendorp, Capt. Alfred.
Headquarters and Headquarters, 126th: 156, 192, 222
A, 127th: 296, 298, 299, 301, 301n, 313, 316, 318, 336, 337, 338, 354, 358, 363
B, 127th: 300, 301, 303, 312, 314, 316, 317, 319, 353, 355, 358
C, 127th: 298, 299, 300, 301, 313, 316, 317, 318, 319, 336, 337, 338, 361, 363
E, 127th: 282, 285, 286, 287, 288, 292, 299, 301, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 316, 336, 336n, 361, 363
F, 127th: 282, 292, 298, 299, 301, 301n, 312, 316, 325n, 336, 337, 358, 361
G, 127th: 282, 293, 295, 296n, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 312, 316, 317, 318, 336, 358
H, 127th: 282, 292, 293, 298, 310, 312, 316, 318, 354
I, 127th: 251, 252, 282, 289, 290, 293, 294, 295, 296n, 298, 299, 300, 310, 313, 316, 317, 318, 355, 358, 361
K, 127th: 251, 252, 289, 290, 291, 293, 298, 299, 310, 311, 313, 358, 361
L, 127th: 283, 289, 291, 293, 296, 298, 299, 301, 310, 313, 316, 317, 318, 358, 361
M, 127th: 290, 292, 293, 296, 298, 313, 316, 317, 318, 354
3rd Battalion Headquarters, 127th: 282
A, 128th: 124, 168, 194, 195, 238, 240, 278, 280, 304
B, 128th: 176, 195, 208, 240, 279, 304
C, 128th: 174, 176, 178, 276, 280, 304
D, 128th: 240
E, 128th: 182, 186, 187, 187n, 188, 189, 190, 192, 202n, 242, 252, 253, 284
F, 128th: 182, 184, 188, 189, 190, 192, 206, 235, 242, 252, 312, 313, 316
G, 128th: 182, 184-85, 186, 187, 187n, 188, 190, 192, 202n, 242, 284, 316, 317, 318
H, 128th: 182, 189, 190, 242, 252, 253, 282
2nd Battalion Headquarters, 128th: 252
I, 128: 178, 180, 181, 194, 208, 234, 238, 239, 266, 266n, 305, 307
K, 128th: 180, 181, 266, 266n, 305, 307, 309
L, 128th: 180, 181, 238, 239, 266, 307, 309
Cannon, 128th: 206, 234, 241, 242, 244, 249, 252
Service, 128th: 273
A, 163rd: 339, 343, 350, 351, 356, 357, 359, 361, 363, 364
B, 163rd: 339, 341, 343, 351, 356, 357, 359, 361, 364
C, 163rd: 339, 341, 343, 351, 356, 357, 359, 361, 364
E, 163rd: 341, 348, 351, 361, 364
K, 163rd: 343, 348, 351, 357, 359, 361, 364
Infantry Divisions
32nd: 15, 25, 39, 39n, 49-50, 91, 119, 124, 126, 132-35, 137, 139, 143, 147, 154, 154n, 155, 168, 195, 196, 202, 223, 245, 255, 264, 323, 330n, 368
41st: 14, 15, 25, 26, 39, 49, 50, 91, 133, 328-29, 329n, 368
Infantry Regiments
126th: 92, 95, 111, 117, 118, 122, 129, 132, 133, 147, 153, 156, 163, 174, 177, 182, 196, 201, 227, 241, 249, 282, 283, 284, 288n, 331, 333, 336, 368, 368n, 370
127th: 132, 201, 206, 241, 248, 255, 282, 283, 285, 288, 311, 327, 332, 336, 337, 338, 350, 351, 353, 353n, 354, 355, 358, 361, 364, 364n, 368, 368n, 370
128th: 95, 106, 108, 123, 128, 132, 133, 137, 168, 171, 177, 212, 283, 313, 336, 370
163rd: 328, 329, 329n, 330, 332, 335, 339, 341, 344, 348, 350, 351, 356, 358, 361, 363, 364, 364n, 370
Inonda: 126, 129, 147, 153, 154, 174
Inouye, Vice Adm. Shigeyoshi: 7, 10, 35, 36, 39. See also Japanese naval forces.
Intelligence, Allied: 53, 65, 70-71, 82, 91, 137-39, 189, 332
Ioribaiwa: 59, 89, 96, 98, 99, 100, 101, 104
Irua River: 92
Irwin, Maj. Francis L.: 230, 334, 335
Isaachsen, Lt. Col. O. C.: 226
Isivita: 147
Isurava: 58, 65, 73, 74, 89, 100
–J–
Jacobucci, 1st Lt. John R.: 364, 364n
Japanese Area Army
Japanese Armies
17th: 45, 60, 61, 67, 146. See also Aoba Detachment; Kawaguchi Detachment; South Seas Detachment; Yazawa Detachment.
18th: 146, 213, 315. See also Adachi, Lt. Gen. Hatazo.
Japanese Army miscellaneous units
21st Independent Mixed Brigade: 213
47th Field Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion: 60, 61, 68, 144, 231, 237
67th Line of Communications Hospital: 89, 100, 140, 144n, 363
Japanese Army Regiments
4th Infantry: 46
10th Independent Engineer: 61
15th Independent Engineer: 60, 61, 62, 67n, 89, 97, 144, 145, 231, 237
38th Mountain Artillery: 213
41st Infantry: 46, 69, 89, 96, 99, 104, 144, 145, 148, 213, 214, 215, 231, 232
55th Cavalry: 68
55th Mountain Artillery: 61, 68, 89, 231
124th Infantry: 46. See also Kawaguchi Detachment.
144th Infantry: 6, 10, 11, 34, 46, 61, 68, 89, 99, 104, 120, 144, 145, 146, 158, 158n, 174, 231, 237, 238n, 262. See also Nankai Shitai; South Seas Detachment; Yokoyama Force; Yamamoto, Col. Hiroshi.
170th Infantry: 213, 217-18, 219, 232, 233, 324, 336
229th Infantry: 146, 174, 237, 238n, 262, 267, 267n
Japanese Imperial General Headquarters. See Imperial General Headquarters.
Japanese naval air units.
11th Air Fleet: 66
Japanese naval forces
14th Naval Construction Unit: 68, 68n
14th Naval Pioneer Unit: 144, 144n
15th Naval Construction Unit: 68, 68n
15th Naval Pioneer Unit: 144, 144n
16th Naval Pioneer Unit: 79
Cruiser Division 5: 35
Kure 3rd Special Naval Landing Force: 34, 86
Kure 5th Special Naval Landing Force: 79
Maizuru 2nd Special Naval Landing Force: 10
Sasebo 5th Special Naval Landing Force: 61, 62, 68, 69, 79, 110, 144, 146, 182, 238
Yokosuka 5th Special Naval Landing Force: 86, 87, 100, 144, 146, 182, 238
Japanese strategic plans: 1, 10, 12-13, 33-34, 45, 53, 54-55, 56, 60-61, 67-68, 78-79, 98-99. See also Strategy, Allied.
Jaure: 110, 111, 112, 113, 115, 117, 121
Johns, Brig. Gen. Dwight F.: 103, 193, 255
Johnson, Pvt. Earl: 314n
Johnson, Pvt. Maro P.: 169n
Johnson, 1st Lt. Ted C.: 300
Joint Chiefs of Staff: 16, 17, 28, 29, 47
Judd, Pvt. Raymond R.: 338
–K–
“Kalamazoo”: 95, 110, 112, 112n, 115
Kalikodobu: 95, 111, 112. See also “Kalamazoo.”
KANGA Force: 42, 43, 52, 62, 73. See also Bulolo Valley.
Kano: 226, 227-28, 231, 328, 330, 332, 333, 339, 341, 342-43, 357. See also Roadblocks.
Kawaguchi Detachment: 46, 61, 66, 67, 69, 99
Kemmotsu, Maj. Hiaichi: 146
Kendari: 33
Kenney, Maj. Gen. George C.: 48, 54, 76, 96, 96n, 135, 202, 204, 205n, 258n, 243n. See also Allied Air Forces, SWPA.
Kessels, Lt. Col. O. A.: 223
Kila Kila airdrome: 35
Kilabo: 84
King, Admiral Ernest J.: 16, 45, 72, 105
Kinjaki Barige: 116
Kirchenbauer, 1st Lt. Alfred: 283
Knight, Cpl. Paul H.: 343
Knode, 1st Lt. Thomas E.: 242, 243n
Kobara: 58
Kobs, Capt. Elmer D.: 193, 375
Koitaki: 59
Koiwai, Maj. Mitsuo: 374, 374n
Kokoda. 43-44, 53, 58-60, 61, 63, 64-67, 71, 73, 100, 104, 108, 118, 119
Komiatum: 62
Koninklijke Paktevaart Maatschappij. See K.P.M. Line.
Konombi Creek: 291, 335, 338, 351, 358
Kovio: 115
K.P.M. Line: 26, 26n, 42, 256, 258
Krasne, 1st Lt. Paul M.: 297
Kumusi River: 58, 64, 92, 101, 102, 104, 113, 115, 117, 120, 121, 130, 147, 151, 213, 217, 218, 232, 347, 368
Kumusi Valley: 117
–L–
Lae: 5, 10, 33, 34, 41, 42-43, 50, 62, 66, 73, 347. See also KANGA Force.
Larr, Lt. Col. David: 52, 53, 54, 62n, 202, 202n, 203, 203n
Larson, Capt. W. A.: 311
Laux, Col. Herbert B.: 169
Leary, Vice Adm. Herbert F.: 8, 17, 19, 22, 24n, 67, 128. See also ANZAC Force.
Lee, Capt. Bevin D.: 156, 158, 159
Legion of Merit. See Noakes, Lt. Lyndon C.
Lewis, 1st Lt. John B.: 300, 301
LILLIPUT: 128
Lincoln, Sgt. Boyd L.: 192n
Lindstrom, Lt. Col. Harold M.: 330, 351, 356-57
Lloyd, Brig. John E.: 104, 147, 151, 154, 155, 222
Logan, Lt. Col. Edgar P.: 226
Louisiade Archipelago: 36, 38, 40, 43
Lovell, Lt. Col. D. J. H.: 223
Luggers: 107-08, 110, 168, 169-70, 179, 189, 198, 199
Lutjens, 1st Sgt. Paul R.: 114, 242, 243n
Lysaght, Capt. N. H. L.: 156
Lytle, Lt. Wilbur C.: 156, 157, 163
–M–
McAllister, Pvt. Homer: 169n
MacArthur, General Douglas: 91, 117-18, 119, 128, 245, 256, 258, 264, 298, 322, 329, 370. See also General Headquarters, SWPA; Southwest Pacific Area.
airfield construction: 40. See also BOSTON.
arrival in Australia: 17-18
biographical sketch: 18
defense plans: 39-40, 43, 47-48
mission: 20, 47-48. See also Task One; Task Two; Task Three.
operation plans: 72-73, 85, 85n, 91-92, 102-03, 105
replacement of commanders: 202-04, 211. See also Eichelberger, Lt. Gen. Robert L.; Harding, Maj. Gen. Edwin F.
request for reinforcements: 27-31
Supreme Commander, SWPA: 18-22
SWPA staff: 22-23
views on defense of Australia: 23-25
McCampbell, 1st Lt. Robert P.: 300, 300n, 336
McCarthy, Dudley: 154
McCoy, Lt. Col. Robert C.: 124, 168, 174, 176, 177, 181, 194. 195, 208, 210, 211, 234, 247, 248
McCreary, Lt. Col. Melvin: 168, 193, 212, 242, 244, 248, 249n, 250, 251, 284, 285, 293, 296, 296n
McDonough, T/5 Bart: 311, 311n
McGee, Sgt. Robert R.: 162, 162n, 165
MacGowan, S. Sgt. John R.: 169n
McKenny, Lt. Col. Lawrence A.: 108, 124, 168, 169
McKinney, 1st Lt. Howard: 350, 356, 361
MacNab, Lt. Col. Alexander J.: 179, 197, 203n, 210, 236, 248, 262, 269, 273, 274, 274n, 308, 309, 309n
MacNider, Brig. Gen. Hanford: 94, 115, 123, 124, 130, 147, 168, 171, 180. See also Warren Force.
Madang: 218
Malaria. See Medical problems, Allied.
Mambare River: 138, 218, 232, 346, 347, 368
Manning Troop: 286, 306, 333, 351
Mareeba: 40
Marine units
Regiment, 8th Marine: 105
Marion, Pvt. Lawrence B.: 228n
MAROUBRA Force: 44, 63, 65, 74. See also Australian units, battalions, 39 Infantry; Kokoda; Papuan Infantry Battalion; Roads, trails, tracks, Kokoda Trail.
Marquat, Brig. Gen. William F.: 23
Marshall, General George C.: 14, 19, 22, 23, 28, 29, 31, 47, 72, 105, 322
Marshall, Brig. Gen. Richard J.: 23, 48
Marson, Lt. Col. Richard H.: 149
Martin, Col. Clarence A.: 205, 205n, 208, 210, 211, 212, 235, 236, 240, 241, 245, 246, 247, 248, 256, 268, 269, 272, 273, 276, 276n, 278, 315, 354
Matz, 2nd Lt. Fred W.: 296, 297, 297n
Medal of Honor
Burr, 1st Sgt. Elmer J.: 294
Gruennert, Sgt. Kenneth E.: 297
Medendorp, Capt. Alfred: 92, 111, 112, 113, 115, 131, 161, 163, 222
Medical aid men: 165, 165n, 175n
Medical problems, Allied: 90, 114-15, 126, 134-37, 147, 149, 150, 151, 152-53, 166, 196-97, 197n, 223, 225, 240, 247, 323-24, 372. See also Noncombat casualties; Starvation.
Medical problems, Japanese: 86, 87, 104, 144-45, 346, 347
Medical units
17th Portable Hospital: 154
19th Portable Hospital: 112
Melanson, Pvt. Arthur: 311, 311n
Melbourne: 49
Melbourne-Brisbane coastal belt: 1, 25, 26
Mendaropu: 108
Meyer, Capt. Alfred E.: 290
Middendorf, 2nd Lt. Charles A.: 296, 297
Mikawa, Vice Adm. Gunichi: 66, 79, 87
Milby, Pfc. Raymond: 338, 338n
Miljativich, S. Sgt. Milan J.: 311n
Miller, Lt. Col. James: 149
Miller, Lt. Col. Kelsie E.: 106, 124, 168, 174, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 234, 248
Milne Bay: 41-42, 57, 61, 70, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 87, 98, 99, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 304n
Milne Bay, battle of: 76-88
Milne Force: 76-77, 82, 86, 179
Mimani River: 92
Missima: 58
Mitchell, Cpl. Harold L.: 249, 249n
Mittelberger, Pvt. Earl: 311, 311n
Moffatt, Maj. Carroll K.: 257, 258n
Mohl, S. Sgt. John L.: 359, 359n
Morale: 178, 197, 204, 227, 227n, 228-29, 235, 245, 254-55, 337
Morris, Maj. Gen. Basil: 43-44, 63, 64, 73n. See also Australia-New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU).
Mortars: 179, 192, 246, 248-49, 249n, 285, 296, 296n, 306, 338, 344
60-mm.: 178, 185, 206, 325, 359
81-mm.: 134, 158, 176, 178, 180, 185, 206, 284, 296, 339, 351, 356, 360, 364
Mott, Col. John W.: 188, 189, 192, 203, 203n, 205, 206, 207, 209, 209n, 210, 210n, 211, 212
Mount Lamington: 115
Mount Suwemalla: 113
Mubo: 62
Mugoni River: 92
Musita Island: 249
Musket: 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 348, 350, 351, 355, 356, 357, 361, 364. See also Huggins.
Myers, Pvt. Cloyd G.: 169n
Myers, Col. Collin S.: 266
–N–
Nagumo, Admiral Chuichi: 33, 34, 46
Nankai Shitai: 6, 60, 68, 68n, 69, 70, 89, 120. See also South Seas Detachment.
Napapo: 219
Napapo-Danawatu area: 217, 226
National Guard: 92, 203n, 329n
Naval task organizations, U.S.
Task Force 50.1: 232
Netherlands New Guinea: 34, 41
New Britain: 36
New Guinea: 2, 24, 25, 32, 40, 43, 47, 60, 72, 99, 102, 103, 113, 117
New Guinea Force: 43, 64, 65, 73, 73n, 85, 100, 110, 111, 116, 119, 126, 128, 154, 155, 182, 183n, 193, 209, 223, 256, 260, 343
New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR): 5, 11. See also Northeast Area.
New Strip: 126, 140, 141, 142, 174, 176, 179, 180, 181, 207, 208, 237, 238, 258, 260, 264, 266
Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.: 17, 20, 22, 105
Noakes, Lt. Lyndon C.: 218, 232, 232n
Nojiri Battalion. See Japanese Army Regiments, 170th Infantry.
Noncombat casualties: 107, 114, 137, 150, 208-09, 223, 224, 225, 229-30, 240, 247, 254-55, 324, 370-71, 372
North Pacific: 20. See also Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.; Pacific Ocean Area, theater organization; Pacific Theater.
Northeast Area: 2, 4, 5-6, 7. See also New Guinea; Solomon Islands.
Number One Strip: 77, 78n, 83, 84, 86. See also Airfield development, Allied, Milne Bay.
Number Three Strip: 77, 84, 86, 87, 88
Nummer, Lt. Erwin: 113, 192, 192n
–O–
Oda, Maj. Gen. Kensaku: 218-19, 231, 257n, 346, 347, 362
O’Dell, 1st Lt. Loren E.: 364
Odell, Lt. Robert H.: 191, 193n, 243, 250
O’Hare Troop: 246, 262, 264, 265, 278
Old Huggins. See Huggins; Musket.
Old Strip: 126, 140, 141, 176, 238, 258, 267n, 270, 271, 272, 274, 279, 280, 304, 306, 307, 309. 315
Oro Bay: 129, 169, 258, 260, 304
Owalama Divide: 101-02
Owen Stanley Mountains: 25, 40, 43, 57-58, 60, 61, 70, 73, 76, 98, 99, 115
Owen, Lt. Col. William T.: 64, 65, 65n
–P–
P-40’s: 27, 41, 76, 80, 83, 84, 185
Pacific Ocean Area. See also Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.; Pacific Theater.
theater organization: 20-21
Pacific Theater: 16-17, 20-22. See also MacArthur, General Douglas; Southwest Pacific Area.
Papuan Campaign: 1, 55, 364, 369-70
Papuan Infantry Battalion: 44, 63
Parker, Maj. David B.: 175
Parks, Pvt. Steve W.: 267n
Parry-Okeden, Maj. W. N.: 355
Peabody, 1st Lt. Herbert G.: 169, 169n
Pederson, Pvt. Harold R.: 228n
Perth: 49
Perth-Fremantle area: 26
Petersen, Pvt. Marvin M.: 338, 338n
Pillboxes. See Fortifications, Japanese.
Pongani: 106, 107, 108, 116, 117, 118, 122, 171
Popondetta: 69, 126, 147, 151, 153, 154, 330
Port development: 26-27, 75-76, 87-88, 103
Port Moresby
air attacks on: 10
base for reinforcement of Kokoda area: 43-44, 64
defense requirements: 25
development of: 26-27, 72-73, 75, 103. See also Port development.
Japanese plans: 33-35, 56, 60-61, 66, 67, 70, 71, 87, 90, 98, 99-100. See also Imperial General Headquarters, decisions involving Port Moresby.
lack of air defense: 8
as pivot of defense: 24-25
plans for the protection of: 39-41, 41, 42
reinforcement of: 8, 23, 26, 27, 40-41, 63, 74-75, 92
strategic importance of: 1, 72
threat to: 10, 12-13, 33, 36, 37, 39, 42, 66, 70, 95.
“Port Moresby Attack Force”: 66. See also Japanese naval forces, 8th Fleet; Kawaguchi Detachment.
Porter, Brig. Selwyn H.: 74, 223, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 328, 333
Potts, Brig. A. W.: 74
Pravda, 1st Sgt. George: 243
Price, Pfc. Donald R.: 169n
PROVIDENCE: 51, 53, 55. See also Airfield development, Allied, Buna; Buna; Buna Force.
–Q–
Queensland: 74
Quinn, Col. Lawrence A.: 92, 95, 121
–R–
Rabaul
fall of: 6-8
Japanese staging area: 10, 11, 25, 34, 53, 60, 61, 62n, 69, 117, 213, 217
strategic objective: 47
Radio communication difficulties: 178, 225, 299. See also Communications.
Rankin (perimeter): 342, 343, 344, 348, 350
Rankin, Maj. Walter R.: 341, 342, 348, 348n, 357, 360, 361
Rations: 111, 114, 130, 136-37, 144, 151, 153, 156, 174, 196, 207, 224, 229, 235, 236
Reams, Capt. Edward L.: 364
Reconnaissance, Allied
air: 36-37, 41, 54, 62n, 70-71, 80, 81, 138, 217
ground: 41, 50, 94, 102n, 106, 110, 138, 155, 235, 269
Reconnaissance, Japanese: 60-61, 68
Reefs. See Terrain, problem of reefs.
Regimental combat teams
126th: 132n
127th: 124
Regiments. See Infantry Regiments.
Rehak, S. Sgt. John F., Jr.: 287, 287n
Rennell Island: 37
Richardson, Maj. Gen. Robert C., Jr.: 50, 133
Riggs, 1st Lt. Clarence: 311
Rini, Cpl. Daniel F.: 253, 254n
Roadblocks: 163, 164, 219-27, 328. See also Huggins.
Roads, trails, tracks: 43, 92, 94, 106-07, 110, 126, 333
Abuari-Missima-Fila cutoff: 120
Cape Killerton trail: 160, 162, 219, 333, 342, 348
Dobodura-Buna trail: 182
Dobodura-Simemi trail: 177, 194, 200, 234
Kapa Kapa-Jaure trail: 94, 101, 110, 116
Kokoda Trail: 58-60, 63, 71, 73, 88, 95, 101, 104, 112n, 117
M. T. Road: 328, 332, 339, 341, 342, 343, 348, 350, 351, 354, 357, 362, 364. See also Soputa-Sanananda track.
Oro Bay-Dobodura: 260, 266, 277
Simemi trail: 176
Soputa-Buna: 174
Soputa-Dobodura: 174
Soputa-Sanananda track: 126, 140, 153, 162, 163, 167, 219, 226
Tupeselei-Kapa Kapa-Kalikodobu: 94-95
Wanigela-Totore track: 107
Robinson, Lt. Col. Bernard L.: 51, 52, 70-71
Rogers, Col. Gordon: 205, 205n, 208, 210, 211, 212, 242, 245n, 309, 310, 311n
Rogers, 1st Lt. Orin: 187
Roosevelt, Franklin D.: 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 27, 29, 30, 32
Rossman, Pfc. Edward R.: 228n
Rouana Falls: 92
Rowell, Lt. Gen. Sydney F.: 4, 4n, 12, 73, 73n, 91, 94, 100. See also Australian Chiefs of Staff; New Guinea Force.
Royal Australian Air Force: 3, 11. 36, 42, 55, 74, 76, 96n, 97
Royal Australian Navy: 3
Rummel, Cpl. Wilbur H.: 359, 359n
Runnoe, Capt. Donald F.: 317, 317n
–S–
Salamaua: 5, 10, 33, 34, 42, 43, 50, 54, 62, 66, 73, 347. See also KANGA Force.
Samarai: 40, 61, 66, 67, 74, 78
Samboga River: 168
San Cristobal Island: 36
Sanananda: 126, 127, 131, 138, 145, 147, 153, 192, 219, 227, 241, 329, 331, 332, 335, 342, 347, 349, 350, 354, 355, 358, 362, 363, 364
Sanananda front: 325, 328, 329, 330, 339, 346, 350, 362
Sanananda-Giruwa area: 100, 145, 327, 332, 362
Sanananda Point: 126, 140, 342, 356
Sangara: 147
Schmidt, Lt. Col. Edwin J.: 251
Schroeder, Maj. Edmund R.: 300, 300n, 301, 303, 310, 312, 317
Schultz, Capt. Melvin: 92, 113, 115, 242
Schwartz, 1st Lt. Paul L.: 242, 242n, 283, 291
Scott, 1st Lt. Samuel J.: 240
SCR-195: 225
SCR-288: 225
SCR-536: 178
Secombe, Brig. V. C.: 103
Segal, Capt. Lester: 112n
Serial One: 52, 53. See also Buna Force.
Serial Four: 52
Shaw, S. Sgt. Herman T.: 336, 336n
Shirley, Capt. John D.: 157, 158, 159, 163, 219, 221
Shortages, Allied
ammunition: 90, 149, 152, 174, 175, 176, 186-87, 197, 223, 224, 225, 225n, 246, 247, 325, 356
artillery: 135
food: 90, 98, 121, 136-37, 149, 151, 153, 174, 175, 187, 196, 207, 223, 224, 226, 226n, 235
medical supplies: 135-36
shipping: 28, 73, 74, 105, 194
Shortages, Japanese: 144-45, 231, 346
Silver Star: 165n, 182n, 210n, 221n, 254n, 277n, 287n, 300n
Simemi: 126, 128, 138, 168, 171, 174, 282
Simemi Creek: 126, 126n, 241, 260, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269-70, 272, 279, 281, 305, 307, 308, 319
Simms, 1st Lt. Allan W.: 312
Siwori Creek: 190, 192, 235, 325, 336
Siwori Village: 192, 252, 282, 283, 291, 312, 320, 325, 336
Skerry, Col. Leslie M.: 325
Smith, Lt. Col. Herbert A.: 124, 168, 174, 182, 183, 183n, 184, 185, 186, 187, 187n, 188, 189, 190, 252, 253, 254, 316
Smith, Maj. Herbert M.: 115, 154, 155, 183, 185, 189, 192, 209, 209n, 210n, 241, 248, 249, 250n
Smoke: 273, 276, 285, 286, 288, 305, 317
Snyder, Cpl. Gordon C.: 169n
Solomon Islands: 2, 36, 47, 67, 102, 117, 125, 138, 139
Soputa: 63, 125, 126, 147, 151, 153, 154, 227, 333
South Giruwa: 145
South Pacific Amphibious Force: 45
South Pacific Area: 20, 20n, 48, 117, 125. See also Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.; Pacific Ocean Area, theater organization; Pacific Theater.
South Pacific ferry route: 2
Southwest Pacific Area. See also General Headquarters, SWPA; MacArthur, General Douglas; Pacific Theater.
boundary changes: 48
command arrangements: 18-20
defense forces: 28
Japanese defeat: 125
organization of ground forces: 19-20
planned strength: 31
preparations for the offensive: 48-50
preparations to defend Port Moresby: 36-37, 39
South Seas Detachment: 6, 7, 10, 34-35, 36, 39, 46, 61, 62n, 66, 67, 88, 89, 98, 99. See also Japanese Army Regiments, 144th Infantry; Nankai Shitai.
Spraetz, Capt. H.: 188n
Sprague, Pvt. Lawrence F.: 338, 338n
Squires, Pvt. Edward G.: 311, 311n
Starvation: 98, 104, 104n, 121, 136, 151, 196, 236, 343, 346, 369, 374. See also Cannibalism; Condition of troops, Allied; Condition of troops, Japanese; Rations.
Steger, 1st Sgt. Reuben J.: 178n
Stehling, Capt. Joseph M.: 253, 254n
Stivers, Col. Charles P.: 23
Strafing: 55, 80, 89, 104, 180, 185, 284
Strategy, Allied: 2, 28, 29, 45, 46-48. See also Japanese strategic plans.
Strip Point: 238, 263, 266, 274
Sturdee, Lt. Gen. V. A. H.: 4, 4n
Sugiyama, Lt. Col. Shigeru: 231
Sullivan, Capt. John J.: 285, 314
Supply, Allied
air: 76, 90, 118, 119-20, 121, 129-30, 149, 153, 176, 198-99, 255, 375
deficiencies: 189, 197, 198-200
difficulties: 89, 184, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225-26
hand-carrying of: 65, 90, 110, 112, 158, 199
improvement of: 179, 234, 255, 273, 306-07, 307n, 340
organization for: 2, 20, 48, 103
Supply, Japanese: 96-98, 231-32, 247
Sutherland, Maj. Gen. Richard K.: 23, 53, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 245, 254, 264, 286, 288, 301n, 302, 309, 314, 343n, 349
Sverdrup, Col. Lief J.: 94, 102, 102n, 116
Swank, Lt. Charles W.: 222
Sweet, 1st Lt. John E.: 267, 267n
–T–
Tactics. See Attack; Defense.
Tanks
Allied use of: 179, 193, 200, 245, 256, 257, 258, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 266, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 277, 279, 304, 305, 306, 307, 309, 316, 333, 342, 343, 345
Tarakena: 282, 283, 291, 312, 315, 316, 320, 324, 327, 332, 335, 336
Task One:: 47, 48, 73. See also Strategy, Allied.
Task Two: 47, 48, 50, 55, 72, 73
Teesdale-Smith, Lt. Col. Peter S.: 83n, 270n
Telephone communication: 178, 187, 189, 225, 255, 301, 313, 359, 377. See also Communications.
Templeton, Capt. Samuel V.: 63, 64
Templeton’s Crossing: 59, 89, 104
Terrain description
Buna: 155
Buna–Gona coastal plain: 125-26
Government Gardens: 293
Milne Bay: 77-78
Mount Suwemalla: 113
Northwest Australia: 9-10
Papua: 56-58
Triangle Area: 183-84
Terrain, problem of reefs: 105, 107, 128
Thompson, S. Sgt. Robert: 338, 338n
“The Three Spearheads”: 94
Todish, CWO Frank O.: 225n
Tomita, Lt. Col. Yoshinobu: 144
Tomlinson, Col. Clarence M.: 121, 123, 129, 130, 147, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 165, 201, 222, 241, 242, 243, 248, 253, 282, 283, 286, 287, 288, 288n
Torres Strait: 26
Totore: 107
Townsville: 8, 10, 11, 26, 36, 40, 41, 48n, 49
Townsville-Cloncurry region: 26, 27, 36
Trails. See Roads, trails, and tracks.
Training: 49, 132-34, 196, 203, 204, 329-30, 377
Trenches. See Fortifications, Japanese.
Triangle: 126, 140, 141, 182, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 238, 258, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, 298, 299, 301, 302, 312, 314, 315
Trincomalee: 33
Tsukahara, Vice Adm. Nichizo: 66
Tsukamoto, Lt. Col. Hatsuo: 62, 120, 145, 151, 157-58, 158n, 161, 163, 167, 222, 223, 227, 228, 231, 342, 345, 346, 347
Tufi: 73
TULSA plan: 50
–U–
Ua-Ule Creek: 96
Uberi: 59
U.S. Advanced Base in New Guinea: 75
U.S. Air Force in Australia: 15, 15n
U.S. Army Forces in Australia (USAFIA): 1, 2, 2n, 9n, 19, 22, 26n, 40, 48. See also Brett, Lt. Gen. George H.
U.S. Army Forces in the Philippines: 22
U.S. Army Services of Supply, Southwest Pacfic Area (USASOS SWPA): 48, 75
U.S. Forces in Australia (USFIA): 2n, 9n
U.S. Pacific Fleet: 1, 12, 33, 36, 37, 39, 46, 56
Urbana Force: 183, 189, 192, 196, 206, 208, 238, 244, 249, 252, 258, 282, 288, 288n, 297, 299, 302, 303, 304, 309, 311, 316, 317, 320, 335, 353
Urbana Front: 188, 189, 192, 193, 203, 205, 206-07, 211, 234-35, 241, 244, 248, 255, 282, 301n, 312, 315, 320, 329
Ustruck, Capt. Michael F.: 290, 294
–V–
Van Duyn, Capt. Jack: 356, 359
Van Volkenburgh, Brig. Gen. Robert H.: 51, 52, 53, 54, 62n. See also Buna Force.
Vasey, Maj. Gen. George A.: 104, 131, 139, 150, 153, 154, 155, 162, 167, 174, 201, 216, 226, 330, 332, 333, 342, 345, 348, 351
Vitiaz Strait: 218
Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC): 4. See also Australia, home defense organization.
Vondracek, Sgt. Francis J.: 296n
–W–
Wagner, Lt. Col. Boyd D.: 51
Wagner, Sgt. Charles E.: 301
Wainwright, Lt. Gen. Jonathan M.: 22
Wairopi: 58, 63, 64, 92, 95, 102, 113, 115, 147, 156
Wairopi Patrol: 131. See also Medendorp, Capt. Alfred; Medendorp Force
Waldron, Brig. Gen. Albert W.: 135, 168, 169, 179, 208, 211, 212, 238, 241, 244, 244n, 246, 375
Walker, 1st Lt. Ian: 239, 239n
Wanigela Mission: 105
War Department: 14
Warisota Plantation: 168
Warmenhoven, Maj. Simon: 95, 161n, 324
Warren Force: 123, 129, 147, 179, 180, 189, 194, 212, 234, 238, 241, 245, 246, 258, 278, 281, 304, 309, 314, 316, 320, 336
Warren Front: 189, 193, 194, 205, 207-08, 210, 212, 234, 235, 236, 238, 245, 247, 248, 255, 257, 258, 260, 281, 282, 307, 314, 319
Wavell, Gen. Sir Archibald P.: 1, 2, 8, 9, 14. See also ABDACOM.
Weiss, Sgt. Howard J.: 169n
Wentland, Capt. Roy F.: 284
Wentzloff, Sgt. Alfred R.: 221, 221n, 227n
White phosphorus: 285, 286, 317. See also Smoke.
Whitehead, Brig. Gen. Ennis P.: 97, 116, 343
Whitlock, Col. Lester J.: 23
Whittaker, 1st Lt. Paul: 286, 287, 287n
Wildey, Capt. Russell P.: 156, 228, 230
Williams, Capt. Frank N.: 107
Willoughby, Brig. Gen. Charles A.: 23, 70, 71, 138, 139, 343n, 366
Wing, Maj. Leonard A.: 342
Winzenreid, Sgt. Samuel G.: 251n
Wirraways: 193, 193n, 246, 317
Woodlark Island: 35
Wootten, Brig. George F.: 76, 86, 256, 257, 258, 264, 268, 269, 271, 273, 274, 277, 279, 281, 304, 305, 306, 321, 332, 333, 343, 343n, 345, 354, 355, 359
Workman, Capt. James W.: 299, 299n
Yamagata, Maj. Gen. Tsuyuo: 213, 214, 217, 218, 219, 232, 315, 346, 347, 362, 362n
Yamamoto, Col. Hiroshi: 146, 174, 176, 194, 237, 238n, 241, 258, 262, 266-67, 267n, 272, 276, 278, 317
Yamamoto, Admiral Isoroku: 34, 45, 46
Yamamoto, Maj. Tsume: 145, 147, 150, 216
Yasuda, Capt. Yoshitatsu: 100, 143, 145, 182, 237, 238, 250, 258, 259, 294, 296, 297, 301, 314, 317
Yazawa Detachment: 46, 61, 66, 69. See also Japanese Army Regiments, 41st Infantry.
Yazawa Force: 120-21
Yazawa, Col. Kiyomi: 69, 89, 100, 104, 120, 121, 144n, 213, 214, 231, 315, 316, 324-25, 325n, 336, 362
Yoder, Lt. Col. Leverett G.: 41, 51
Yokoyama, Col. Yosuke: 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 143, 144, 145, 213, 216, 219, 231, 361
Yokoyama Force: 60, 61, 62, 62n, 70
–Z–
Zeeff, Maj. Bert: 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 220, 221, 222, 223
Ziebell, Maj. Milton F.: 235
Ziegele, S. Sgt. Paul: 351, 351n
Zimmerman, 1st Lt. Allen: 361