Gusika

Date from 29 November 1943
Category Battle honours
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

This honour was awarded for participation in the operations that led to the occupation of Gusika, on the Huon Peninsula, New Guinea. Gusika was used as the starting point for the Australian advance along the Huon Peninsula’s north-east coast, pursuing the Japanese back to Sio. The honour is unique to the 2/28th Infantry Battalion.

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