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State in Palau
Angaur (Japanese: アンガウル, Hepburn: Angauru), or Ngeaur in Palauan, is an island and state in the island nation of Palau. Angaur was traditionally divided
Angaur
1944 World War II battle in Palau
The Battle of Angaur was a major battle of the Pacific campaign in World War II, fought on the island of Angaur in the Palau Islands from 17 September
Battle_of_Angaur
Country in the Western Pacific
populous islands are Angaur, Babeldaob, Koror and Peleliu. The latter three lie together within the same barrier reef, while Angaur is an oceanic island
Palau
Japonic language
particularly the dialect spoken by the people of Angaur State, shall be the language of the State of Angaur. Palauan, English and Japanese shall be the official
Japanese_language
Airport in Angaur, Palau
Angaur Airstrip (Japanese: アンガウル飛行場, Hepburn: Angauru hikōjō, (FAA LID: ANG)) is a small airstrip on Angaur, one of the islands of Palau. It also served
Angaur_Airstrip
Major World War 2 base
Communication Center Power stations Angaur is a small island 9 miles south of Peleliu, taken over after the Battle of Angaur. The US Army and Seabee built some
Naval_Base_Peleliu
Austronesian language of Palau
Palauan (a tekoi er a Belau) is a Malayo-Polynesian language native to the Republic of Palau, where it is one of the two official languages, alongside
Palauan_language
United States military campaign during World War II
684miles Palaus Marianas Philippine Sea Philippines Luzon Leyte Formosa Angaur Peleliu Guam Tinian Saipan The Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, also
Mariana and Palau Islands campaign
Mariana_and_Palau_Islands_campaign
Japanese officer, war criminal 1886-1961
commanded the Japanese forces at the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. Inoue was born in Kumamoto prefecture as the third son of a local police
Sadae_Inoue
World War II battle in the Pacific theater
could retake the Philippines, the Palau Islands, specifically Peleliu and Angaur, were to be neutralized and an airfield built to protect the southern flank
Battle_of_Peleliu
landing, 15 Sep: 1st Marine Division (Maj. Gen. William H. Rupertus, USMC) Angaur landing, 17 Sep: 81st Infantry ("Wildcat") Division (Maj. Gen. Paul J. Mueller
Battle of Peleliu order of battle
Battle_of_Peleliu_order_of_battle
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
JSTOR 25168133. Firth, Stewart (1978). "German Labour Policy in Nauru and Angaur, 1906–1914". The Journal of Pacific History. 13 (1): 36–52. doi:10.1080/00223347808572337
Marshall_Islands
State in Palau
memorials on the island to both the American and the Japanese dead. Peleliu and Angaur were the only islands in the Palau archipelago to be occupied by the Americans
Peleliu
passengers. The service makes daily flights to the Palauan states of Peleliu and Angaur, both of which are small island communities southwest of the State of Koror
Belau_Air
State flags of Palau
Retrieved 16 July 2021. "Airai, Palau". CRW Flags. Retrieved 16 July 2021. "Angaur, Palau". CRW Flags. Retrieved 16 July 2021. "About our Flag & the History
Flags_of_the_states_of_Palau
1945 short documentary film
Action at Angaur is a 1945 short documentary film created by the United States War Department during World War II. The film was created for the 7th War
Action_at_Anguar
Channel dug through reef Palau
was a German colony, to shorten the transport route from the island of Angaur, located outside the reef and where phosphate was mined, to the northeastern
German_Channel
Name Population Area (square kilometer) State Angaur (Island) 130 8.06 Angaur (State) Babeldaob (Island) 5125 368 Multiple states Kayangel (Island) 76
List_of_islands_of_Palau
Theatre of World War II
1944) Battle of Peleliu (15 September 1944 – 27 November 1944) Battle of Angaur (17 September 1944 – 22 October 1944) Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign
Pacific Ocean theater of World War II
Pacific_Ocean_theater_of_World_War_II
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
bombarding Japanese forces during the Battles of Saipan, Guam, Tinian, and Angaur. The Philippines campaign followed in September, during which the ship operated
USS_Tennessee_(BB-43)
Island Alamagan Farallon de Pajaros Palau has over 250 islands, including: Angaur Babeldaob Caroline Islands Kayangel Ngerekebesang Island Oreor Peleliu Southwest
List of islands in the Pacific Ocean
List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean
Island country in Oceania
884. Firth, Stewart (January 1978). "German Labour Policy in Nauru and Angaur, 1906–1914". The Journal of Pacific History. 13 (1): 36–52. doi:10.1080/00223347808572337
Nauru
Military unit
Tutuila, Upolu, Savai'i and Nanumea and took part in combat operations at Angaur. The 7th was decommissioned before the end of World War II on 2 August 1945
7th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion
7th_Antiaircraft_Artillery_Battalion
American naval officer (1885–1966)
central and eastern Caroline Islands and secured in quick succession Peleliu, Angaur, and Ulithi. In the Philippines, his ships destroyed much of the remaining
Chester_W._Nimitz
Babelthuap/Koror" (PDF). FAA. , effective 2 July 2009. "FAA Airport Form 5010 for ANG – Angaur Airstrip" (PDF). FAA. , effective 2 July 2009. "FAA Airport Form 5010 for
List_of_airports_in_Palau
Airport in Palau
Airlines Destinations Belau Air Angaur, Peleliu[citation needed] Caroline Islands Air Yap China Airlines Taipei–Taoyuan Greater Bay Airlines Charter: Hong
Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
Roman_Tmetuchl_International_Airport
60% of Palau's population and were concentrated in urban areas such as Angaur and Koror. Some Japanese settlers took Palauan wives or mistresses, and
Japanese_settlement_in_Palau
Major World War II battle in the Pacific Theater
Sosho vol. 13, "Army Operations in the Central Pacific (pt. 2): Peleliu, Angaur, and Iwo Jima." p. 415 (Japanese) Burrell 2006, p. 83. Cansière, Romain
Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
US Navy special operations group
Commendations. UDTs 6, 7, and 10 drew the Peleliu assignment while UDT 8 went to Angaur. The officers were almost all CEC and the enlisted were Seabees. At formation
Underwater_Demolition_Team
Formation of the United States Army
combat landing on Angaur Island as part of the operations to secure the Palau Islands chain. After finishing the battle of Angaur, the 81st Infantry
81st_Readiness_Division
Japanese mandate territory (1919–1947)
Japanese mining companies, which took over the German phosphate mines on Angaur island and expanded them. Smaller phosphate mines on neighboring islands
South_Seas_Mandate
Fletcher-class destroyer
she participated in the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, the Battle of Angaur, the Philippines campaign, 1944-45, the Battle for Leyte Gulf, pre-invasion
USS_Cushing_(DD-797)
Major World War 2 bases in Caroline Islands
Naval Base Peleliu on Palau Islands. Naval base Angaur Island, on Palau Islands, base to support Angaur Airstrip Naval Base at Uman Island, Truk Lagoon
US_Naval_Base_Carolines
1944-09-15 – 1944-11-25 Battle of Peleliu 1944-09-17 – 1944-09-30 Battle of Angaur Philippines campaign 1944-10-20 – 1944-12-10 Battle of Leyte 1944-10-24
Outline_of_the_Pacific_War
navigation beacons. Young men were forced to work in the phosphate mines on Angaur and Beliliou Islands, on the copra plantations, and on a never completed
History_of_Palau
1945 American documentary short film
War II battles in the Pacific: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the United States Army, United States Navy, and the
Fury_in_the_Pacific
Location +680 544 xxxx Aimeliik State +680 587 xxxx Airai State +680 277 xxxx Angaur State +680 876 xxxx Kayangel State +680 488 xxxx Koror State +680 654 xxxx
Telephone_numbers_in_Palau
Fletcher-class destroyer
screening convoys. Mertz participated in the occupations of Peleliu and of Angaur in the Palau Islands, arriving 10 September. She retired to Manus, Admiralty
USS_Mertz
Palauan politician
of the Pacific Islands in 1970s. He worked as legislative counsel of the Angaur state. Salii was floor leader of the Palau legislature in 1980. He was elected
Carlos_Salii
and English are official), Tobi (Tobi and English are official), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official). ^ e: Based on a 1969 estimate
Demographics_of_Oceania
U.S. Army brigadier general (1893–1981)
numerous campaigns and battles, including the Battle of Kwajalein, Battle of Angaur, Battle of Peleliu, Battle of Leyte, and Battle of Luzon. His wartime heroism
Marcus_B._Bell
Military unit
The subsequent Battle of Peleliu and Battle of Angaur were among the fiercest of the Pacific War. At Angaur, 1338 of the 1400 defenders were killed, and
14th Division (Imperial Japanese Army)
14th_Division_(Imperial_Japanese_Army)
English Palauan Sonsorolese (in Sonsorol) Tobian (in Hatohobei) Japanese (in Angaur) Palestine 1 Arabic English Hebrew Panama 1 Spanish Papua New Guinea 4 English
List of official languages by country and territory
List_of_official_languages_by_country_and_territory
Military unit
deployed to Angaur Airstrip in the Palau Islands. The squadron ground echelon was initially involved with the construction of the base on Angaur. Although
867th_Attack_Squadron
residents speak Japanese and it is an official language in the state of Angaur. Contemporary Palauan has many words derived from Japanese such as "daijobu"
Japan–Palau_relations
Region of Palau
includes the islands within the State of Koror, the states of Peleliu and Angaur. It is a traditional division between the northern and the southern islands
Ioueldaob
Gleaves-class destroyer
and Leyte. While on antisubmarine and air guard patrol off Peleliu and Angaur, she rescued five downed air corps flyers on 27 December. While investigating
USS_Lardner_(DD-487)
Palauan politician
October 11, 1948. His father, Taktai Chin, was the son of a Chinese miner at Angaur and a Palauan mother, and became Palau's first doctor. His mother, Takeko
Elias_Camsek_Chin
Pacific typhoon in 1964
typhoon by November 16. Later that day, the storm passed south of Palau near Angaur. Intensification continued, and Louise's winds later reached Category 5
Typhoons_Louise_and_Marge
Village in Palau
of Angaur. In 2009, it had a population of 135 people. Ngaramasch is located west of the Angaur Airstrip, there are also ferries that connect Angaur to
Ngeremasch
Island group of southwestern Palau
of Palau (Babeldaob), which belong to the states of Koror, Peleliu and Angaur and the unincorporated Rock Islands, are not considered part of the Southwest
Southwest_Islands_(Palau)
Line of longitude
Passing just west of the island of Angaur, Palau (at 6°53′N 134°7′E / 6.883°N 134.117°E / 6.883; 134.117 (Angaur)) 0°44′S 134°0′E / 0.733°S 134.000°E
134th_meridian_east
state and government Times, Island (November 15, 2024). "Ucheldikes Natus Misech wins Angaur governorship, plans constitutional reforms". Island Times.
List of current state governors in Palau
List_of_current_state_governors_in_Palau
1941 Type KD7 submarine
reassigned to Submarine Division 34. The Battle of Peleliu and Battle of Angaur began in the Palau Islands on 15 September 1944 when United States Marine
Japanese_submarine_I-177
September–November 1944 Shin'yō Maru incident, September 1944 Battle of Angaur, September–October 1944 Formosa Air Battle, October 1944 Philippines Campaign
List_of_World_War_II_battles
American photographer (1911–2006)
Operations as a war correspondent at Hollandia, New Guinea, Guam, Peleliu, Angaur, and Iwo Jima. On Friday morning, February 23, 1945, four days after the
Joe_Rosenthal
Overseas US Naval Bases
Base Ulithi on Ulithi Atoll, FPO# 3011 Naval base Angaur Island, on Palau Islands, base to support Angaur Airstrip Naval Base at Uman Island, Truk Lagoon
US_Naval_Advance_Bases
Area of U.S. Pacific operations in World War II
July – August 1944 Battle of Peleliu, September – November 1944 Battle of Angaur, September – October 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 1944 Battle of the
Asiatic-Pacific_theater
Dreadnought battleship class of the United States Navy
Tennessee bombarding Angaur during the Battle of Peleliu in 1944
Tennessee-class_battleship
district of the British Virgin Islands. Ankaran 8 Municipality of Slovenia. Angaur 8 State of Palau. Rongelap Atoll 8 Atoll and administrative district of
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area under 50 square kilometers
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_under_50_square_kilometers
Fletcher-class destroyer
through Japanese lines. Halford then joined the Angaur Fire Support Group in the bombardment of Angaur Island (4 – 21 September 1944). Halford turned next
USS_Halford
U.S. Navy's special operations force
amphibious landing including: Eniwetok, Saipan, Kwajalein, Tinian, Guam, Angaur, Ulithi, Peleliu, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, Zambales, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Labuan
United_States_Navy_SEALs
American documentary television series
offensive against Japan. 18. March 8, 1953 "Two If by Sea" Peleliu and Angaur Before the Philippine Islands, the US first attacks Peleliu and Anguar.
Victory_at_Sea
“Former Angaur Governor apologizes to people of Angaur”. Island Times. https://islandtimes.org/former-angaur-governor-apologizes-to-people-of-angaur/. Island
Corruption_in_Palau
Palauan politician and civil servant
Gates-Meltel is a politician and civil servant in Palau who served as governor of Angaur state from 2011 to 2014. Maria Gates was born in Palau to Ngiraked Gates
Maria_Gates-Meltel
Military unit
East Indies, 11 August 1944 Dulag, Leyte, Philippines, c. 19 November 1944 Angaur Airstrip, Palau, c. 28 November 1944 Guiuan Airfield, Samar, Philippines
2nd_Bombardment_Squadron
US Navy fast battleship class (1937–1947)
lengthy stop at Enewetak Atoll, it supported troops assaulting Peleliu and Angaur before returning to screening duties. This duty lasted from 10 October to
North Carolina-class battleship
North_Carolina-class_battleship
Subregion of Oceania
Chinese 4.9%, other Asian 2.4%, white 1.9%, Carolinian 1.4%, other Micronesian 1.1%, other 3.2% Babeldaob, Koror, Peleliu, Angaur Total 534,606 3,178
Micronesia
Military formations used by the US Army during WWII
amphibian tank battalion 709th Tank Battalion ETO 710th Tank Battalion PTO Angaur, Peleliu, Ngesebus, Leyte 1943-1949 711th Tank Battalion PTO Ryukyus Campaign
Separate_tank_battalion
Language spoken in parts but not all of a country
one of the national language in Japan, is a regional language in Palau (Angaur Island). Korean, the official language of Korea, is a regional language
Regional_language
Palauan leaders
Melekeok Raphael B. Ngirmang Rengulbai Aimeliik Yukiwo Etpison Ucherbelau Angaur Lorenso Edward Uongerchetei Ngerchelong Mathias Erbai Victor Joseph Uongruious
Traditional_chiefs_of_Palau
Ngchesar Ngersuul 41 291 Ngiwal Ngerkeai 26 282 Southwest of Babeldaob Angaur Ngaramasch 8 119 Koror Ngerbeched 65 11444 Peleliu Kloulklubed 13 484 Southwest
States_of_Palau
WWII-era fast battleship of the United States Navy
Washington contributed her heavy guns to the bombardment of Peleliu and Angaur before the marines assaulted both islands later that month. On 9 and 10
USS_Washington_(BB-56)
and 2 days later, debarked troops during the amphibious assault against Angaur Island. She remained off the Palaus until 23 September when she sailed for
USS_James_O'Hara
Military unit
Owi Airfield, Schouten Islands, Netherlands East Indies, 14 August 1944 Angaur, Palau Islands, 26 November 1944 Guiuan Airfield, Samar, Philippines, 21
33rd_Flying_Training_Squadron
Islands campaign 15 September 1944 25 November 1944 United States Battle of Angaur Mariana and Palau Islands campaign 17 September 1944 30 September 1944 United
Military history of the United States during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_States_during_World_War_II
Operation during World War I
scuttling of the SMS Planet, followed by the occupation of Koror on October 8, Angaur on Oct. 9. Truk Atoll was captured on Oct. 12, Saipan on October 14 while
Japanese occupation of German colonial possessions
Japanese_occupation_of_German_colonial_possessions
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
Gilbert Islands; Kwajalein and Eniwetok, Marshall Islands; and Peleliu and Angaur, Palau Islands. Allioth sailed from Peleliu, on 14 November 1944, bound
USS_Allioth
Angaur island, or 100 km (62 mi) south of Babeldaob, on December 2 with winds of 185 km/h (115 mph). Damage was most severe in the states of Angaur,
Effects of Typhoon Bopha in the Caroline Islands
Effects_of_Typhoon_Bopha_in_the_Caroline_Islands
macaque, cynomolgus monkey, long-tailed macaque Invasive in Mauritius, Palau (Angaur Island), Hong Kong, and parts of Indonesia (Tinjil Island and Papua). Native
100 of the World's Worst Invasive Alien Species
100_of_the_World's_Worst_Invasive_Alien_Species
State in Palau
needed] Some people of Ngaraard moved to Angaur to work in the phosphate mines. Later, doctors from Angaur traveled to Ngebuked because of an outbreak
Ngaraard
Airborne Division destroyed. Germany defeats the UK and Poland. Battle of Angaur 17–30 September Volcanic island captured by Americans from Japan Battle
List_of_battles_1901–2000
Japanese rear admiral
Francisco, San Pedro, Honolulu in the United States, Jaluit, Truk, Yap and Angaur in the South Seas Mandate, Hong Kong, and Magong, Keelung and Okinawa in
Ryusaku_Yanagimoto
Erdbeben auf Sizilien" (in German). 22 December 2020. "M 6.1 – 90 km SW of Angaur State, Palau". earthquake.usgs.gov. Retrieved 1 December 2021. "M 6.3 –
List_of_earthquakes_in_2020
US Army general
Palau Islands campaign. While the majority of the 81st Division invaded Angaur Island, the 321st Regimental Combat Team (321st RCT) joined the 1st Marine
Paul_J._Mueller
Species of bird
are hunted by locals. Most of the population on the archipelago occurs on Angaur and Peleliu, while the species is probably already gone from Koror. In the
Common_moorhen
Division alongside minor strategic value Battle of Angaur September 17, 1944 September 30, 1944 Angaur, Palau Islands Mariana and Palau Islands campaign
List of World War II battles involving the United States
List_of_World_War_II_battles_involving_the_United_States
Provisional United States Air Force unit
the Southwest Pacific Area until mid-September as its planned airfield on Angaur in the Palau Islands was not yet constructed due to ongoing combat on the
494th_Air_Expeditionary_Group
United States Fletcher-class destroyer
Bay, set sail for the Palau Islands and the invasions of Peleliu and of Angaur. Johnston escorted these escort carriers until 18 September, when Johnston
USS_Johnston_(DD-557)
American World War II veteran (1921–2014)
the radio and listen for errors. Nez also fought in Bougainville, Guam, Angaur and Peleliu. He was honorably discharged as a private first class in 1945
Chester_Nez
October, a landing party was put ashore at Koror in the Palaus; on the ninth Angaur and its German phosphate mines were in Japanese hands; and on the fourteenth
Imperial Japanese Navy in World War I
Imperial_Japanese_Navy_in_World_War_I
Overview of political and geographical subdivisions by area
district of the British Virgin Islands. Ankaran 8 Municipality of Slovenia. Angaur 8 State of Palau. Rongelap Atoll 8 Atoll and administrative district of
List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)
List_of_political_and_geographic_subdivisions_by_total_area_(all)
June 2009. Staff, Island Times (2016-09-02). "Radio FM broadcast reached Angaur and Peleliu". Island Times. Retrieved 2024-07-10. "Shortwave Central: WHRA
List of radio stations in Palau
List_of_radio_stations_in_Palau
are known as the "rock islands." The limestone islands of Beliliou and Angaur, called platform islands, are not considered rock islands for various physiographic
Geography_of_Palau
Elected unopposed Airai Noah Secharraimus 447 Elected Charles Obichang 422 Angaur Mario S. Gulibert 207 Elected Victorio Uherbelau 95 Hatohobei Thomas Patris
2004_Palauan_general_election
Naval component of United States Special Operations Command
every major amphibious landing including: Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, Tinian, Angaur, Ulithi, Peleliu, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, Zambales, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Labuan
United States Naval Special Warfare Command
United_States_Naval_Special_Warfare_Command
Wickes-class destroyer
5 September. By 12 September, she and her frogmen were off the coast of Angaur with Task Group 32.5. At 1035, she disembarked the UDT men at Peleliu to
USS_Stringham_(DD-83)
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
campaign, including the Battles of Saipan, Guam, Peleliu, and Battle of Angaur. During the Philippines campaign, in addition to her typical shore bombardment
USS_Pennsylvania_(BB-38)
Pursuer (CVE-17/D73) HMS Khedive (CVE-39/D62) USN Invasion of Peleliu and Angaur Islands (Sept 1944 – November 1944) USN Task Group 38.4 – Peleliu landing
List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
List_of_aircraft_carrier_operations_during_World_War_II
Off Normandy, France 6 June 1944 Sunk by German naval mine. LCT-579 Off Angaur Island, Palau 1 October 1944 Sunk by mine. LCT-582 Off Bahia Angra Island
List of United States Navy losses in World War II
List_of_United_States_Navy_losses_in_World_War_II
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Girl/Female
French
Thinker.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Guarding wealth
Male
English
Anglicized form of Scottish unisex Leslie, LESLEY means "garden of hollies."
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Ignatius, possibly IGNACIO means "unknowing."
Boy/Male
Irish
Serious.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Adornment
Girl/Female
Indian
The essence of life, Clear mirror
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Cherishing; Pleasing
Girl/Female
American, Australian, German
God is Gracious
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Conn, having several possible CONSTANTINE meanss including "chief, freeman, head, hound, intelligence, strength." In Arthurian legend, this is the name of the successor to King Arthur. He was the son of Cador of Cornwall who fought in the Battle of Camlann and was one of the few survivors. Just before Arthur was taken to Avalon, Cador passed the crown onto his son, Constantine. Compare with another form of Constantine.
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