Who was Golpak?

Trevor
24/10/2016

Gulpiak (Golpak) was a Lululai or Chief of the Pomio district during the Second World War.

 

Golpak was awarded an MBE for bravery in rescuing an Australian and an American after their aircraft crashed in Japanese held territory on the island of New Britain.

 

see also -- When was the Golpak Memorial unveiled?

 

https://www.awm.gov.au/people/rolls/R1579093/

Tags: golpak, Gulpiak, new britain, pomio, wwii
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