Yokoi's Cave
- Vicinity: Address Restricted, replica in Talofofo Falls Resort Park, Talofofo
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1944/08/00 | American forces recapture of the Japanese-held island of Guam. Left behind by the retreating Japanese forces, Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi hides rather than surrender to the Americans. | American Recapture the Island of Guam | ||||
| 1972/01/24 | After 28 years of hiding in the jungle, Imperial Japanese Army Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi is discovered by farmers. After surrendering, he is sent home to Japan, where he is hailed as a national hero. Yokoi will marry and return to Guam for his honeymoon. | Imperial Japan Surrenders |
| Particulars for Yokoi's Cave: | |
|---|---|
| Historic Use | Conservation Area |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
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