Pavuvu
Pavuvu Island | ||
|---|---|---|
Province Central Province | | |
| Island group | Russell Islands Group | |
Pavuvu is the largest of the Russell Islands[1] in Central Province, Solomon Islands. It is located northwest of Guadalcanal. The area is 129.19 square kilometres (49.88 sq mi). The largest village is Nukufero on the north coast.
The island had served as a
1st Marine Division, starting in May 1944 after their action on Cape Gloucester, and again after their action on Peleliu. After the war, the natives returned to the island and resumed the coconut plantation.[2]
References
- ^ "Russell Islands". Archived from the original on 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2010-04-05.
- ISBN 0-89141-119-4.
External links
- No Pacific Paradise, U.S. Naval Institute
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