U.S. World War II War Memorial - Nouméa, New Caledonia
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S 22° 16.646 E 166° 26.568
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U.S War Memorial, situated in central Nouméa
Waymark Code: WMP6RZ
Location: New Caledonia
Date Posted: 07/10/2015
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"In honour of the U.S. forces who, by their presence during the Pacific War from March 1942 to February 1946 insured the freedom of New Caledonia.Her people are deeply indebted"
This memorial is dedicated to U.S. service members who helped ensure the freedom of New Caledonia during World War II. The monument was erected in 1992, commemorating the arrival of the first 20,000 US troops in Nouméa. Over several years, nearly a million American soldiers stayed on the island during the Second World War.
New Caledonia was strategicly located, being on the way to Australia, and ideally located to prevent the Japanese from advancing to the south. It also offered a ready-to-use infrastructures, such roads, two airports, a high capacity port and a pleasant climate compared to other surrounding islands.
Nouméa, the capital, welcomed the U.S. presence which, for several years, delighted residents and businesses. The Ameraican introduced many of their products including Coca-Cola, chocolate, California meat, cigarettes, to name a few. Friendly links between Caledonian's and Americans developed including weddings being celebrated, with many Caledonian women following their husbands in back to the U.S.
Date of Dedication: 08/13/1992
Property Permission: Public
Location of waymark:
Avenue du Maréchal Foch
Noémea, New Caledonia
Commemoration: The memorial is dedicated to U.S. service members who helped ensure the freedom of New Caledoina during World War II.
Access instructions: Not listed
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Website for Waymark: Not listed
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