The Japanese left Deboyne during May 10–12, 1942 and did not return during World War II. The base became untenable for the Japanese due to proximity to Allied airfields at Port Moresby and the failure of MO Sakusen.
The Japanese withdrew from Deboyne between May 10–12, 1942, and never returned during World War II. The base became unsuitable for the Japanese due to its proximity to Allied airfields at Port Moresby and the failure of Operation MO Sakusen.