[RubyR]

Some more from Indonesia. Interesting that it says the family first lived in Papua and then Jakarta - so maybe the above quote is about Barry. Why would they tell everyone he was “Irian”?

http://www.rsi.sg/english/indonesiamediawatch/view/20080510015128/1/.html

Pulling this out -

“Following this, he moved to the Besuki 01 Primary School. He completed both grades three and four before moving back to Hawaii – his mother’s birth place –to complete his education.”

So the story is twisted again.

[bvw]

Noted that the article says “back to Hawaii — his mother’s birthplace”. Why didn’t it say “Hawaii — his birthplace”?

[bvw]

What did you mean when you asked 'Why would they tell everyone he was “Irian”?'

I don't know what that term means and it wasn't in the linked article.

[null and void]

Why would they tell everyone he was “Irian”?

Indonesia was busy kicking out foreigners at the time. If he could "pass" as an Irian (from part of the Indonesian archipelago), rather than an American, it might have been a lot easier for all concerned.

Just a little more practice in pretending to be who you are not...