OPERATION OBOE SIX
(British N. Borneo-Brunei Bay: Labuan Island and Muara Island)
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Shipping for OBOE Six
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Operation OBOE Six - Brunei Bay*
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Morotai - 29 May 1945: Battalion LVTs on the move* |
Morotai - 29 May 1945: Battalion LVTs on the move* |
Co. B LVT commanded by Bowie with marking 4-1 moving along bearch during rehearsal on 1 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs, with Aragon's tractor marked 1-10 in foreground, moving into position to re-embark after rehearsal exercise off the coast of Morotai on 1 June 1945* |
Johnston's Co. B LVT marked 2-3 being ready to load onto LST-1025 at Morotai*
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Co. B LVTs in process of loading on LST-1025 at Morotai*
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Morotai - 30 May 1945 Aussie Troops load prior to LVTs that are waiting near sign for Slot 7*
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Morotai - 30 May 1945 Preparing for OBOE 6 - LVTs being loaded at Slot 7*
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Aussie and American troops watch Labaun beaches being shelled by naval vessels from Co. B LVT on 10 June 1945* |
Co. B LVTs moving toward beaches at Labuan on 10 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs await landing order for OBOE Six - Labuan Island on 10 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs (Capuano's tractor is marked 3-7) proceed to Line of Departure off Labuan on 10 June 1945. Note LVT marked 3-7.* |
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D-Day, 10 June 1945, LVTs landing at Labuan, Borneo **
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D-Day, 10 June 1945, LVTs landing at Labuan, Borneo **
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Waves of LVTs from Co. A approaching Muara Island on 10 June 1945* |
LVTs from Co. A from the 2nd Wave as they land the Aussies on Muara Island on 10 June 1945 - Forward LVT marked 2-2 is commanded by Milam with tractors of House and Parr immediately on Milam's right flank.* |
Landing Diagram for Co. A - White Beach - Left Flank - Furnished by Howard Jessen
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Landing Diagram for Co. A - White Beach - Right Flank - Furnished by Howard Jessen
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Co. A LVT named "Coral Climber" at Muara Island on 10 June 1945*
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Japanese cemetary at Muara Island on 10 June 1945 - Note LVTs in background*
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Co. A LVTs make landing at Red Beach, Muara Island on 10 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT marked 4-4 commanded by Keller helping to tow an artillery piece on Labuan*
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Reger's Co. B LVT marked 3-6 unloading HQs troops and supplies of 2/43 Aust Inf Bn at Labuan on 10 June 1945*
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Wheelock's LVT from Co. B marked 1-12 is being loaded with supplies from an LST at Victoria Harbor, Labuan Island on 10 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT moving into position during Weston operation on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT moving into position during Weston operation on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT moving into position during Weston operation on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT marked 4-4 while disembarking Aussies at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVT ading the advance of Aussie troops at Weston*
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Co. B LVTs during landing at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs during landing at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs during landing at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs during landing at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Co. B LVTs during landing at Weston on 17 June 1945*
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Joe (Magnano) Danver's photo aboard LST-751 bound for Brunei Bay
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Joe (Magnano) Danver's photo aboard LST-751 bound for Brunei Bay
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1st Platoon, Company A, 727th ATB aboard LST-751 bound for Brunei Bay
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LST-751 discharging Joe (Magnano) Danver's LVT into Brunei Bay on 10 June 1945
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Cpl. Sorenson (rear) with buddies near dummy anti-aircraft gun on Muara Island (courtesy of Sorenson family)
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Joe (Magnano) Danver's LVT on Muara Island just after landing on 10 June 1945
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Joe (Magnano) Danver's photo of Indian Prisoners of War liberated during Operation OBOE SIX
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Cpl. Sorenson on LVT as he guides amtrac into LST-922 on 11 June 1945 at Muara Island (courtesy of Sorenson family)
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Labuan Operational Map*
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Muara Island Operational Map*
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Lutong Operational Map*
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Weston Operational Map*
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Muster Roll dated 12 June 1945 for LST-637 carrying Loius Ianuzzi, Medic, from 727th Amph Trac Bn from Morotai to Brunei Bay, British North Borneo. ***
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Muster Roll dated 4 June 1945 for LST-585 carrying personnel from 727th Amph Trac Bn from Morotai to Brunei Bay, British North Borneo. ***
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Landing at Labuan friom Australian War Memorial (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07224)
* Unless otherwise noted, the photos, tactical maps, and diagrams from Australian War Memorial.
** Donated by Irwin W. Carlson Family.
*** U.S. National Archives Catalog ID 594996, Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939-01/01/1949