BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-04-06. 25 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS DRAGGING JAPANESE BODIES OFF FOR BURIAL. ...

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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-04-06. 25 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS DRAGGING JAPANESE BODIES OFF FOR BURIAL. TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX JAPANESE WERE KILLED DURING THE ENGAGEMENT ON SLATER'S KNOLL AND AN ADDITIONAL 15 OF THE ENEMY WERE KILLED BY A AND D COMPANIES 400 YARDS SOUTH ALONG BUIN ROAD (RESTRICTED).