Latest "Tarawa" stories

Indiana’s oldest employee, a WWII Navy vet, retires

The 102-year-old wants to revisit the sea battle sites from his youth.

3 years ago

How Dorie Miller’s bravery helped fight Navy racism

The first American hero of World War II helped clear the way for others by doing what he was not allowed to do.

By Thomas W. Cutrer and T. Michael Parrish, World War II Magazine

4 years ago

Target: Makin Island

On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.

By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine

4 years ago

Remains of Missouri Marine sergeant killed in World War II Tarawa battle finally accounted for

Marine Sgt. George E. Trotter, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, died during the first day of the Pacific Battle of Tarawa.

By Andrea Scott

4 years ago

Graves of World War II Marines, sailors likely found on remote Pacific island of Tarawa

The remains are believed to belong to Marines and sailors from the 6th Marine Regiment killed during the last night of the three-day Battle of Tarawa.

4 years ago

WWII sailor’s remains to be buried Saturday

In 1946, the 604th Quartermaster Graves Registration Company centralized all of the American remains found on Tarawa to Lone Palm Cemetery for later repatriation; however, almost half of the known casualties were never found.

4 years ago