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Staute of Vouza - Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Despite being tortured Vouza (a Solomon Islands policeman) refused to reveal the location of US troops. He was awarded the Silver Star for his bravery and also knighted.
On the Trail of The Old Breed
August 23rd 2012 Now fully recovered from a serious illness during my overseas holidays at the end of 2011, I eased back into the world of exploration with a short and necessary break to the Solomon Islands. It was with a greater deal of excitement than normal, for this marked not only my return to travelling, but also affirmed that my experience with scrub typhus had not dissuaded me from “exotic” destination
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The UK established a protectorate over the Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the bitterest fighting of World War II occurred on these islands. Self-government was achieved in 1976 and independence two years later. Ethnic violence, government malf... ... read more COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
