The Unknown Warrior - Skyline Ridge

The US Memorial atop Skyline Ridge, bearing a detailed description of the battles fought during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Let me say that the panoramic view of the island and the western battle sites from this vantage point was well chosen. The Guadalcanal Solomon Islands War Memorial Foundation built this site and "the building housing the Dept of Interior" or something like that, according to our Guide Chris Maelaua. Whomever was in charge, did one hell of a job. Sites pointed out were Tulagi, Gavutu -Tanambogo, and the Florida Islands. Also, oriented to Savo Island, "Iron Bottom Sound" (Where the US Navy suffered it's most devastating defeat of any war): as well as key terrain features ashore. This plaque as mentioned earlier, was placed before they DID identify the remains and returned them to the states. This was the best "site" for history, and reverence.