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Anamo, New Guinea

Coordinates: 3°15′S 142°35′E / 3.250°S 142.583°E / -3.250; 142.583
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Anamo
Paup
The construction of the first bridge across the Driniumor River by the 2/8th Field Company at Anamo, 23 November 1944
The construction of the first bridge across the Driniumor River by the 2/8th Field Company at Anamo, 23 November 1944
Anamo is located in Sandaun Province
Anamo
Anamo
Location within Sandaun Province
Coordinates: 3°15′S 142°35′E / 3.250°S 142.583°E / -3.250; 142.583
CountryPapua New Guinea
ProvinceSandaun Province (West Sepik)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Time zoneUTC+10 (AEST)
Location
  • 159 km (99 mi) ESE of Vanimo
  • 118 km (73 mi) WNW of Wewak
ClimateAf

Anamo, also known as Paup, is a village on the north coast of Papua New Guinea in the Sandaun Province. It is a coastal settlement that is located to the east of Aitape, at the mouth of the Driniumor River. It is located in the East Aitape Rural LLG.

History

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The Battle of Driniumor River took place around Anamo in 1944. Gerald L. Endl was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions near Anamo.[1] During the battle, the Americans suffered almost 3,000 casualties including 440 killed while the Japanese lost 8,000–10,000 men.[2]

map of the action along the Driniumor River. Anamo is located near the mouth of the river.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Online Collections | Wisconsin Veterans Museum".
  2. ^ The US Army in World War II: the approach to the Philippines (Chapters V to VIII) by Robert Ross Smith (1953). Available online (http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-P-Approach/index.html)