The main island, the Tarawa atoll, is only a few metres above sea level and houses around 40,000 people. |
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He received a Bronze Star for his heroic rescue of wounded Marines at Tarawa, his son said. |
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I joined Tarawa the day before she sailed from Pearl Harbour and, after a short mystery tour to find my cabin, set about trying to find employment. |
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Each such group is comprised of one or two Tarawa or Wasp general purpose amphibious assault ships, NAS Whidbey Island, as well as auxiliary vessels. |
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This component consists of the main civil works activities to be undertaken on the South Tarawa road infrastructure. |
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