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The mystery of an outback 'catch and kill' squad during WWII has been solved

In the 1940s, a shadowy military unit was assembled to catch and kill Japanese soldiers on Australia's remote northern coast. The identity of the so-called Solomons Six was a mystery — until now.

1 report1 sourceApr 18, 2026, 7:28 PM
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ABC AustraliaApr 18, 2026, 7:28 PM

The mystery of an outback 'catch and kill' squad during WWII has been solved

In the 1940s, a shadowy military unit was assembled to catch and kill Japanese soldiers on Australia's remote northern coast. The identity of the so-called Solomons Six was a mystery — until now.

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