In loving memory Governments create wars but young men are called to fight in them. This is a hallowed area for in World War II thousands of young men gave their lives here – on the ground, in the air and on the surrounding seas. Say a prayer in . . . — — Map (db m212386) WM
H.M.A.S. Canberra 1928-1942 Pro Rege Lege et Grege Flagship Australian Squadron, Indian Ocean and Aust. Patrol 1941, South Atlantic, assisted in sinking German Supply ship ‘Coburg’ and captured tanker. 1942, with U.S. Task Force 44, South . . . — — Map (db m212830) HM WM
In sacred, respectful and grateful memory of the personnel of the Royal New Zealand Air Force who served in the 12 Fighter, 6 Bomber, 2 Flying Boat, 2 Torpedo Bomber, 2 Transport and 1 Dive Bomber Squadrons in the Pacific Theatre during World . . . — — Map (db m212831) WM
The Repose of Souls Tens of thousands of young men who fell in battle sleep here. May the tragic events that occurred on this island during the Second World War (1942-1943) be forever inscribed in our memories. War brings all sides nothing but . . . — — Map (db m212384) WM
Henderson Field This is one of the most famous airfields of World War II. The Japanese began building it in early summer 1942, knowing that from it they could dominate combat operations in the South Pacific. To secure this strategic airfield, . . . — — Map (db m212382) HM
The Project for Restoration of International Airport Grant aid from the people of Japan as a token of friendship and cooperation between Japan and the Solomon Islands 2005 Honiara International Airport, formerly called Henderson Airfield, was . . . — — Map (db m209041) HM
Álvaro de Mendaña
(1542, Congosto, Spain - 1595,
Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands)
After the discovery of the Pacific Ocean in 1513, the Spanish Crown
dispatched several expeditions in search of the alleged terra
australis incognita. . . . — — Map (db m205673) HM
American and Allied War Correspondents of the Guadalcanal Campaign
7 August 1942 to 9 February 1943
During World War II in the South Pacific Command, a group of gallant and heroic men
kept the world informed of the intense land, air and sea . . . — — Map (db m212857) WM
To the memory of all who in the World War of 1939-1945 defended and guarded the British Solomon Islands Protectorate and rested not until the last enemy was overcome. 3 New Zealand Army Division 2 N.Z. Expeditionary Force in the Pacific 1939-1945 . . . — — Map (db m212891) WM
In memory of the men who died in the campaigns to free the Solomon Islands American Forces 1942-1945 Guadalcanal · Central Solomons ·
Bougainville “Lest we forget” American Ground Forces Guadalcanal Campaign: 1st Marine Division Reinforced, . . . — — Map (db m208932) WM
Site of the meeting of the first Assemblies of God Church in
Solomon Islands. Friday 16th April 1971 On this site about 67 eligible people were listed and met in the Central District Council Hall to form the General Council Of The Assemblies of . . . — — Map (db m205680) HM
Welcome to the Guadalcanal American Memorial This monument is a tribute to those Americans and their Allies who participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign from 7 August 1942 to 9 February 1943. It especially honors those soldiers, sailors, . . . — — Map (db m213032) HM WM
During 6 months since the end of August of 1942, at the south far out from our fatherland, under offensive by the superior Allied Forces, had not the ammunitions for firing also had not the rations for eating, there were misery beyond the . . . — — Map (db m212893) WM
In 1568 Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana came to our shores. Because of the great beauty of our islands and the prospect of finding gold, he named them Solomon Islands.
The expedition's navigator Peter Ortega asked that he name this island . . . — — Map (db m213036) HM
This park was built and designed by the Honiara Beautification Committee (now known as Solo Enviro Beautification) and dedicated on World Environment Day – June 4th 2004.
The area was originally a local market that had become derelict. The . . . — — Map (db m208933) HM
Sealed beneath this monument are the destroyed remains of thousands of weapons surrendered to the National Peace Council and officers of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands July 2003 to July 2004 Working together as friends and . . . — — Map (db m208936) HM WM
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI)
24 July 2003 - 30 June 2017
In commemoration of the thousands of police, military, civilian advisors
and diplomats from 15 island nations that rescued Solomon Islands . . . — — Map (db m212948) HM
America, Australia, New Zealand, and their allies thank the Solomon Islanders for their tremendous World War II effort. This statue honors all Solomon Islanders who fought along side us during the Solomon Island Battle from Guadalcanal to . . . — — Map (db m207799) WM
Pride of Our Nation Honouring the bravery, loyalty and courage of Solomon Scouts Coastwatchers “The Coastwatchers saved Guadalcanal and Guadalcanal saved the Pacific” Admiral Bull Halsey USN
Pride of Our Nation
Honouring the . . . — — Map (db m205587) HM WM
St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus was the protector and provider of the Holy Family.
This statue was originally in front of the Old Cathedral which was in Visale.
During WWII the cathedral was bombed and the only thing . . . — — Map (db m212832) HM
The Warrior During the excavation for this memorial
beneath this bronze tablet the remains of an
unknown American serviceman were recovered
and later identified as Sgt John Branic L Company 3rd Battalion 5th Marines. He was killed
in action on . . . — — Map (db m212856) HM WM
