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Town in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Betio is the name of both an island and a township within the Tarawa Atoll, part of the Republic of Kiribati. Betio is the largest township of Kiribati's
Betio
Battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II
mostly on and around the small island of Betio, in the extreme southwest of Tarawa Atoll. At the time, Betio was only 118 hectares (290 acres). The Battle
Battle_of_Tarawa
Island country in the central Pacific
boat RKS Teanoai II. The main prison in Kiribati is located in Betio, named the Walter Betio Prison. There is also a prison in London on Kiritimati. There
Kiribati
Atoll and capital of Kiribati
has now created a single strip of land from Betio in the west to Tanaea in the northeast. Previously, Betio, the site of the battle of Tarawa, was only
Tarawa
Island of the Republic of Kiribati
The South Tarawa population centre consists of all the small islets from Betio in the west to Bonriki and Tanaea in the north-east, connected by the South
South_Tarawa
Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1910–1943)
1943) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was killed in action on Betio Atoll in the Gilbert Islands during World War II. A combat engineer, he
Alexander_Bonnyman_Jr.
Kiribati prostitutes for Korean fishermen
KoreKorea engage in sex with the crews of foreign fishing vessels berthed at Betio wharf.
KoreKorea
Order of battle for World War II battle
November 1943, men of the United States Marine Corps invaded the island of Betio, located at the southwest corner of Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands
Battle of Tarawa order of battle
Battle_of_Tarawa_order_of_battle
Japanese admiral
Japanese Navy. He was the commander of the Japanese garrison on the island of Betio of the Tarawa atoll during World War II. Shibazaki and all his senior officers
Keiji_Shibazaki
Former Naval base of the United States
damage. Betio Island was a mess, littered with war damage and debris. Seabee cleared out the Island and started work on the runway repair. Betio had no
Naval_Base_Tarawa
US Marine Corps unit
Carolina. Comprising approximately 1000 marines and sailors and nicknamed the "Betio Bastards", they fall under the command of the 2nd Marine Regiment of the
3rd_Battalion,_2nd_Marines
Banraeaba Antebuka Teaoraereke Nanikai Bairiki Betio Notes Betio is the populated place that represents the Betio Town Council; while the rest of the villages
List of towns and villages in Kiribati
List_of_towns_and_villages_in_Kiribati
Town in Gilbert Islands, Kiribati
Bairiki is an islet near the Western end of South Tarawa. It is joined to Betio by the Nippon Causeway, which opened in 1989, and is also joined to Naanekai
Bairiki
Football league
of clubs 16 Level on pyramid 1 Current champions Betio Town Council (2023) Most championships Betio Town Council (6) Current: 2023 Kiribati National Championship
Kiribati National Championship
Kiribati_National_Championship
United States military campaign during World War II
Tarawa housed barely enough room for an airfield on its main harbor island, Betio. American forces seized Tarawa from nearly 5,000 Imperial Japanese Naval
Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
Gilbert_and_Marshall_Islands_campaign
65021000-65022999 Bairiki zone, South Tawara Ocean Link 65125000-65126999 Betio zone, South Tawara Ocean Link 65228000-65229999 Bikenibeu zone, South Tawara
Telephone_numbers_in_Kiribati
Tarawa Mareko Tofinga South Tarawa Ioteba Redfern Betio Tangariki Reete Betio Martin Tofinga Betio Anote Tong Maiana Teiwaki Areieta Maiana Tom Murdoch
2011 Kiribati parliamentary election
2011_Kiribati_parliamentary_election
Military unit
Amphib Recon Company aboard the USS Nautilus (SS-168). The first ashore at Betio was a Scout-Sniper Platoon of 2nd Marine Regiment led by 1st Lieutenant
2nd_Reconnaissance_Battalion
Cabinet. All ministries but one are headquartered in South Tarawa, from Betio to Bikenibeu. The Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development is situated
Cabinet_of_Kiribati
Tarawa, Betio and Buota and 49 cases on North Tarawa (without Buota). Includes 45 imported cases in managed quarantine on South Tarawa and Betio. 18 recorded
COVID-19_pandemic_in_Kiribati
Police Force of Kiribati
stations on every inhabited island in Kiribati. Key police posts include: Betio - also as headquarters for the police force London Bairiki- covers the area
Law_enforcement_in_Kiribati
American filmmaker, actor and author (1924–1978)
included recovering bodies on Betio following the Battle of Tarawa and experiencing minor Japanese bombing raids on Betio and the Ellice Islands. A recurring
Ed_Wood
United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
at Betio. The reversed gold star refers to Colonel Shoup's Medal of Honor awarded for his heroism as commander of the Second Marine Division at Betio and
USS_Shoup
The Principality of Bethio (also spelled Bequio, Bekio, Bitio, Bétio or Beetyo) was a small monarchy located for centuries along the lower Senegal River
Bethio
U.S. Marine Corps General (1904–1983)
commander of the 2nd Marine Division, and tasked to help plan the invasion of Betio on Tarawa Atoll. Shoup's aggressive leadership style would complement the
David_M._Shoup
September 1942 to February 1943 Matsuo would serve as the senior officer on Betio, Tarawa during the Japanese occupation of the Gilbert Islands. Because of
Keisuke_Matsuo
2008 video game
Private Polonsky, fight their way through Japanese defenses in Guadalcanal, Betio, Saipan, and Okinawa. A major difference in this campaign, compared to other
Call of Duty: World at War – Final Fronts
Call_of_Duty:_World_at_War_–_Final_Fronts
Part of World War II
Japanese forces occupied Tarawa and began fortifying the atoll, mainly Betio islet where they built Hawkins Field, an airfield. In response, on 2 October
Japanese occupation of the Gilbert Islands
Japanese_occupation_of_the_Gilbert_Islands
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Hawkins was killed in action leading a scout-sniper platoon in the attack on Betio Island during the assault on Tarawa. During the two-day assault, 1st Lt
William_D._Hawkins
half-hour's canoe ride northeast of Betio, Kiribati. Due to changing currents and the construction of a causeway between Betio and Bairiki, Bikeman has been
Bikeman_Island
National day of remembrance
Anzac Day is commemorated at the Coast Watchers' Memorial on the islet of Betio in South Tarawa, the site of a massacre by beheading of New Zealand military
Anzac_Day
the scene. Meamea Thomas 1987 2013 25 years I-Kiribati weightlifter car Betio, Kiribati T. Ashton Thompson 1916 1965 49 years American U.S. Representative
List of people who died in traffic collisions
List_of_people_who_died_in_traffic_collisions
National association football team
4 0 Makin 5 2DF Enri Tenukai (1985-12-17)17 December 1985 (aged 25) 4 0 Betio Urban Council 6 2DF Nabaruru Batiri (1984-12-01)1 December 1984 (aged 26)
Kiribati national football team
Kiribati_national_football_team
Airport in Bonriki, South Tarawa, Kiribati
(USAAF) operations from Tarawa, as the runway at nearby Hawkins Field on Betio was too short for safe bomber operations. The longer runway at Mullinix
Bonriki_International_Airport
Former military WW2 airfield on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands
Hawkins Field is a former World War II airfield on Betio, Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands of the Central Pacific. The airfield was named in honor of USMC
Hawkins_Field_(Tarawa)
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
destroying a shore battery with five salvos on the southwestern point of Betio Island in the Tarawa Atoll. At 06:00 she commenced a scheduled shore bombardment
USS_Maryland_(BB-46)
Ethnic group
in occasional promiscuous liaisons with local Gilbertese prostitutes in Betio. A few Japanese nationals also settled down in Kiribati and acquired Gilbertese
Japanese settlement in Kiribati
Japanese_settlement_in_Kiribati
birdwatching, and diving. There are also World War II remnants located in Betio that tourists can explore. Christmas Island (Kiritimati), part of the Republic
Tourism_in_Kiribati
women will contest the second round in five electoral districts (Arorae, Betio, Fanning (Tabuaeran), North Tabiteuea and Tarawa Teinainano). If voting
2024 Kiribati parliamentary election
2024_Kiribati_parliamentary_election
Land combat forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy
5th SNLF (served in Milne Bay) Tank Unit of Sasebo 7th SNLF (served in Betio, Tarawa) its commander: Ensign Ohtani Kwajalein Armor Unit of Sasebo 7th
Imperial Japanese Navy land forces
Imperial_Japanese_Navy_land_forces
Group of islands in Kiribati
Japanese in September 1942 and during the next year garrisons were built up on Betio (Tarawa Atoll), and Butaritari (Makin Atoll). Only nominal forces were placed
Gilbert_Islands
British officer (1898-1974)
land on Betio islet, at the end of Battle of Tarawa, where he began to establish the administrative centre of the colony on Tarawa, first on Betio islet
Vivian_Fox-Strangways
Military unit
ashore the following morning. The 1st and 3rd Battalions landed across Betio's Green Beach and were ordered to drive the length of the island, the 2nd
1st_Battalion,_6th_Marines
Community meeting house in Kiribati
Tenimanraoi maneaba in Betio, Kiribati
Maneaba
(Beruri) 46.6 2006 Brazil place name WGPSN Betio 23°06′S 78°42′W / 23.1°S 78.7°W / -23.1; -78.7 (Betio) 32.4 2013 Kiribati place name WGPSN Bhor 42°06′N
List_of_craters_on_Mars:_A–G
MV Butiraoi – The overloaded ferry sank while traveling from Nonouti to Betio on 18 January. 81 of the 88 passengers perished. 81 2009 Bangladesh Coco-4
List of maritime disasters in the 21st century
List_of_maritime_disasters_in_the_21st_century
Largest villages in Kiribati 2020 Kiribati census Rank Name Island Pop. 1 Betio South Tarawa 18,565 2 Bikenibeu South Tarawa 7,547 3 Teaoraereke South Tarawa
Demographics_of_Kiribati
(central referral hospital), in Nawerewere, South Tarawa, 120 beds Betio Hospital, Betio, 10 beds London Hospital, Kiritimati, seven-beds, serves the Line
Lists_of_hospitals_in_Oceania
Colonial head of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands civil service (1892–1979)
landed on Betio islet at the end of Battle of Tarawa, and began to establish the administrative centre of the colony on Tarawa, first on Betio islet and
Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands
Governor_of_the_Gilbert_and_Ellice_Islands
Government ministry of Kiribati
Development (MICTTD) is a government ministry of Kiribati, headquartered in Betio, South Tarawa. Babera Kirata (1979–1982) for Works and Communications Temate
Ministry of Information, Communications, Transport and Tourism Development
Ministry_of_Information,_Communications,_Transport_and_Tourism_Development
Centre Tarawa (MTC) is a training school for seafarers founded in 1967 in Betio, Tarawa, Kiribati. It is a division of the Ministry of Employment and Human
Marine_Training_Centre
Kiribati ferry that sunk in 2018
600km 373miles Nonouti Betio The MV Butiraoi was a 17.5-metre (57 ft) wooden catamaran that operated as a ferry in Kiribati. On 18 January 2018, it
MV_Butiraoi
provide scheduled domestic airline service. One airport, Hawkins Field, in Betio, has been dismantled since 1946. Transport in Kiribati List of airports
List_of_airports_in_Kiribati
American painter
feeling" in the "Quartet" paintings. Among Jackson's combat artworks were Betio Beachhead (1944), Marine in Battle (1944), and Charging Under Fire (1945)
Harry_Jackson_(artist)
Kiribati Arorae F.C. Kiribati Banaba F.C. Kiribati Beru F.C. Kiribati Betio Town Council Kiribati Butaritari F.C. Kiribati Christmas F.C. Kiribati Kuria
List of top-division football clubs in non-FIFA countries
List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_non-FIFA_countries
Former Naval bases of the United States
Field Map of runway on Betio and landing plans Long range aircraft at Hawkins Field (Tarawa), March 1944 Aerial view of Betio, Tarawa Atoll, 24 November
Naval_Base_Gilbert_Islands
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1920–1943)
the Marine Corps. He was originally buried in the Lone Palm Cemetery on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, then later interred in Honolulu, Hawaii at the National
William_J._Bordelon
relative to the other candidates. Teiwaki was the member of parliament for Betio and had previously been the leader of the opposition. Unlike his Protestant
1978 Gilbertese Chief Minister election
1978_Gilbertese_Chief_Minister_election
United States Marine Corps officer
Medal. Crowe's leadership during action against enemy Japanese forces at Betio Island earned him the Navy Cross. The citation reads: The President of the
Henry_Pierson_Crowe
Lieutenant Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands November 20, 1943 – November 22, 1943 During a counterattack at the far end of Betio Pier, he directed
List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II
List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients_for_World_War_II
Fast battleship of the United States Navy
ability to interfere with the landing. She then supported the landing on Betio in the Tarawa Atoll on 20 November, followed by the landing at Makin. Alabama
USS_Alabama_(BB-60)
1892–1976 British colony in the Pacific
War II, the colony headquarters was re-established on Tarawa, first on Betio islet and subsequently on Bairiki islet. In November 1945, Fox-Strangways
Gilbert_and_Ellice_Islands
accessible only in South Tarawa and in the neighbouring island-town of Betio. It provided "about one hour of local programming" on weekdays, and did
Mass_media_in_Kiribati
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
within 3rd Battalion. During the Battle of Tarawa, Major Ryan landed on Betio Island under heavy enemy fire on November 20, 1943. After his company was
Michael_P._Ryan_(USMC)
Defensive military service branch
radio traffic later decisive at Midway. The Japanese defended the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll with numerous 203 mm (8-inch) coastal guns. In 1943
Coastal_artillery
New Orleans-class heavy cruiser
off Makin. San Francisco participated in the pre-invasion bombardment of Betio, then patrolled outside the transport area to the west of Makin. On the
USS_San_Francisco_(CA-38)
President of Kiribati (1935–2016)
details Born 1936 Abaiang Died 11 October 2016(2016-10-11) (aged 79–80) Betio, South Tarawa, Kiribati Party National Progressive Party Tobwaan Kiribati
Teatao_Teannaki
Pensacola-class heavy cruiser
rendezvous at Espiritu Santo. She then saw action on the 19th as she bombarded Betio at Tarawa Atoll, in the Gilberts. That day and the next, she fought off
USS_Salt_Lake_City_(CA-25)
2014–19 concert tour by Joss Stone
will soon play with an international artist - Joss Stone - on 9th May @ Betio Sports Complex.🎤🎶🎵💃 #JSTWT". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-02-17
Total_World_Tour
American anti-tank gun
through difficult terrain; for example, when attacked by Japanese tanks on Betio during the Battle of Tarawa, Marines were able to heave the M3 over the
37_mm_gun_M3
Capital of Tuvalu, atoll and district
Gilbert Islands by the 4th Fleet and the 6th Base Force". The Battle for Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll. Archived from the original on 7 September 2004. Retrieved
Funafuti
sank the Japanese submarine I-35 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi) west of Betio in Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands at 01°22′N 172°47′E / 1.367°N 172
List of friendly fire incidents
List_of_friendly_fire_incidents
fall, the Japanese chose to violently oppose the Marines on the beach at Betio, the principal island of the Tarawa Atoll. These extremely well-planned
Gilbert Islands naval order of battle
Gilbert_Islands_naval_order_of_battle
Marines Warlords Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines Betio Bastards Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines Magnificent
List of United States Marine Corps battalions
List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_battalions
710 5°29′32″N 73°24′44″E / 5.49222°N 73.41222°E / 5.49222; 73.41222 Betio Kiribati Pacific Ocean 18,429 1.51 0.58 12,204 31,610 1°21′23″N 172°55′57″E
List of islands by population density
List_of_islands_by_population_density
List of local councils in Kiribati
Banaba Banaba Tarawa Betio Town Council (BTC) of South Tarawa Eutan Tarawa Council (ETC) of North Tarawa Teinainano Urban Council (TUC) of South Tarawa
Subdivisions_of_Kiribati
Speaker of the Kiribati House of Assembly (2020–2024)
Awerika in 2020. She returned and she was successfully re-elected in 2024 for Betio. She was one of five women elected to the 45 seats of the parliament. The
Tangariki_Reete
Fletcher-class destroyer
carriers providing air cover for the Tarawa landings, then patrolled off Betio until 27 December, returning then to Pearl Harbor for a brief repair period
USS_Franks
Military unit
ashore the following morning. The 1st and 3rd Battalions landed across Betio's Green Beach and were ordered to drive the length of the island, the 2nd
6th_Marine_Regiment
2024 Kiribati 2025 Kiribati National Championship Tarawa Urban Council Betio Town Council 4th 2004 New Caledonia 2025 New Caledonia Super Ligue AS Tiga
2025_in_association_football
(1,400,000 sq mi). Services were installed in the three largest centers, Betio, Bairiki, and Bikenibeu. SSI Micro in a joint venture with the NWT Power
SSi_Canada
Kuria Maiana Marakei Nonouti Tamana Tarawa Urban Council Abaiang Abemama Betio Town Council Makin Tabiteuea North Tabiteuea South Banaba Beru Kiritimati
List of football clubs in Kiribati
List_of_football_clubs_in_Kiribati
Land component of the U.S. Marine Corps' Marine Air-Ground Task Forces
Battalion 2nd Marines Timberwolf 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines Warlords 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines Betio Bastards 2nd Battalion 8th Marines America's Battalion
Ground_Combat_Element
Fletcher-class destroyer
Lexington returned with a set of low oblique photos of the lagoon side of Betio, and these proved to be most useful in planning the assault on Tarawa. On
USS_Ringgold_(DD-500)
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
Marshall Islands. On November 20, units of the 2nd Marine Division landed on Betio Island in South Tarawa under heavy enemy machine gun and mortar fire. Tompkins
Rathvon_M._Tompkins
(1982-07-03)3 July 1982 (aged 29) Betio Town Council 9 3MF Atino Baraniko (1985-04-06)6 April 1985 (aged 26) Betio Town Council 10 3MF Jeff Jong (c) (1971-04-04)4
Football at the 2011 Pacific Games – Men's team squads
Football_at_the_2011_Pacific_Games_–_Men's_team_squads
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
The first target of the Gilbert and Marshall campaign was the island of Betio, the main Japanese position in the Tarawa Atoll. In the ensuing Battle of
USS_Tennessee_(BB-43)
Municipality in Zonguldak, Turkey
market established in the district. Devrek is twinned with: Arua, Uganda Betio, Kiribati Moroni, Comoros Işık Koşaner (born 1945), General staff officer
Devrek
health until June 1958 - having helped elect the spiritual assembly of Betio. American Mabel Adelle Sneider was the next to arrive and she and Heller
Baháʼí_Faith_in_Kiribati
Head of state and government of Kiribati
Banaba 3 36 111 150 0 150 220 68.2 Beru 29 452 472 953 5 958 1,197 80.0 Betio 125 2,108 2,720 4,953 11 4,964 7,855 63.2 Butaritari 30 242 1,172 1,444
President_of_Kiribati
Pensacola-class heavy cruiser
Force aircraft carriers. On 19 November, Pensacola made bombardment runs on Betio and Tarawa. She rained 600 projectiles to put coast defense guns out of
USS_Pensacola_(CA-24)
Squadron, Seventh Air Force, 18 February–March 1944 Hawkins Field (Tarawa), Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands 01°21′22.49″N 172°55′48.39″E / 1
United States Army Air Forces in the Central Pacific Area
United_States_Army_Air_Forces_in_the_Central_Pacific_Area
Fletcher-class destroyer
invasion of the Gilbert Islands, protecting transports during the landings on Betio Island on 20 November and remained in the area until Tarawa Atoll was secure
USS_John_Rodgers_(DD-574)
fighting in Fallujah, where he was awarded a Silver Star. 3/2, known as the Betio Bastards, comprised three infantry "line" companies, one heavy weapons company
Second_Battle_of_Habbaniyah
North Tarawa. There are no railways. Ports and harbours include Banaba, Betio, English Harbor, and Kanton. There is a small network of canals, totaling
Transport_in_Kiribati
South Tarawa BTK 16 Hon. Ioteba Redfern Betio TKP 17 Hon. Tebao Awerika Betio TKP 18 Hon. Tangariki Reete Betio BTK 19 Hon. David Collins Maiana TKP 20
9th_Parliament_of_Kiribati
420 Arorae 9 17 82 604 712 Banaba 11 9 30 57 107 Beru 81 88 370 471 1,010 Betio 124 64 978 1,027 2,193 Butaritari 19 34 936 371 1,360 Kiritimati 85 62 355
1991 Kiribati presidential election
1991_Kiribati_presidential_election
formation et d'apprentissage maritime de la Polynésie française Kiribati Betio Marine Training Centre Tarawa Kiribati Fisheries Training Centre Marshall
List_of_maritime_colleges
World War II Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1925–1944)
appointed the battery storeroom keeper. He took part in the fighting on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, in November 1943. After the end of hostilities on
Harold_C._Agerholm
State-owned television service in Kiribati
South Tarawa (the country's capital) and in the neighbouring island-town of Betio. It provided "about one hour of local programming" on weekdays, and did
Television_Kiribati
BETIO
BETIO
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British, English
From the Meadow Near the Bridge
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Moon Light
Boy/Male
English German American
Willful; bright.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Hope, or congregation, of the Lord.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Sikh
Kind; Victory; Conquering; Defeating
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Wife of God Murugan
Male
Arthurian
, (Sir), knight and counsellor to king Arthur.
Boy/Male
Australian, Vietnamese
Nice; Kind; Gentle; Quiet
Girl/Female
Greek American
Sweetly speaking, sweet-spoken. Famous bearer; 4th century Spanish martyr St Eulalia.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Of Mighty Concern
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