Famous People of PNG

The Famous People of PNG series is about remembering the heroes of our past.  It is written for students from Grade 8 upwards.

The series is ideal for use in:

• Personal Development (role models)
• Social Science and History
• Language (as a non-fiction reader)
• Libraries (reference)

Sir Simogun Pita and Paramount Luluai Golpak were two of Papua New Guinea's greatest heroes of the Second World War.  Simogun was a Coastwatcher with Australians behind Japanese lines in New Britain.  He then trained and led the Nakanai 'Tiger Force' to fight the enemy.  Golpak, a leader from Sali village, gave vital help to the Coastwatchers and saved the lives of many Australian and American servicemen.  Both men were decorated for their bravery.