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Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Weekly Telegraph, Escape from a POW camp brothel, July 19, [?]
... ...Japanese soldiers...An account of the failed attempt of Japanese soldiers, in the prisoner-of-war camp in Sumatra, to force Australin Nurses to prepare and accompany them to a brothel in the camp....An account of the failed attempt of Japanese soldiers, in the prisoner-of-war camp in Sumatra, to force Australin Nurses to prepare and accompany them to a brothel in the camp. ...An account of the failed attempt of Japanese soldiers, in the prisoner-of-war camp in Sumatra, to force Australin Nurses to prepare and accompany them to a brothel in the camp.Large newspaper clipping. Two large side by side photos across most of the page, with five short columns of text below.wwii, ww2, world war two, prisoner of war nurses, ellen mavis allgrove, sumatra, japanese soldiers -
Charlton RSL Sub BranchArticle - Surrender Pass, Paper Security Pass for surrendering Japanese Soldier
... Green printed pass for surrendering Japanese soldiers to show....Green printed pass for surrendering Japanese soldiers to show. Paper Security Pass for surrendering Japanese Soldier. ...Green printed pass for surrendering Japanese soldiers to show.Security Pass. To all members of the United States Armed Forces. The bearer of this pass is surrendering. He is to be treated courteously and escorted to the nearest commanding officer who will arrange for his transfer out of the combat area. He probably understands no English but has been instructed to obey hand orders. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDocument, Victory in the Pacific, 2005 (Reprinted)
... |Singapore POW's of Japanese Soldiers stories.|Japanese War brides...|Singapore POW's of Japanese Soldiers stories.|Japanese War brides Victory in the Pacific Document ...Pages of VIP day - 60th Anniversary of WW2 and other army storiesIn plastic folder|Reprinted - Newspaper articles about the end of WW2.|Singapore POW's of Japanese Soldiers stories.|Japanese War bridesww2, documents, newspapers -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph, Est 1945
... Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising....Refer 1911P for service history. photography-photographs military history Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising. ...In Collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising.photography-photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumFlyer - LEAFLETS, C.1945
... Also includes copy of orders for contact with Japanese soldiers after the cessation of hostilities....Also includes copy of orders for contact with Japanese soldiers after the cessation of hostilities. ...Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Allied forces leaflets, Papers, propaganda leaflets, article. Refer to Book 39 Collection of leaflets dropped by allied forces detailing expected treatment of surrendered Japanese soldiers. Illustrated and written in Japanese and Pidgin English . Also includes copy of orders for contact with Japanese soldiers after the cessation of hostilities.documents - pamphlets, japanese -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH JAPANESE POW, Est 1954
... B&W photo with crinolated edges showing a Japanese soldier in handcuffs sitting on the bumper bar of a vehicle. ...Captured at Mini, Borneo1945" B&W photo with crinolated edges showing a Japanese soldier in handcuffs sitting on the bumper bar of a vehicle. ...In the collection of Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.B&W photo with crinolated edges showing a Japanese soldier in handcuffs sitting on the bumper bar of a vehicle. Description on rer of photo. "JAP SGT MAJOR, war criminal who has been tried and shot. Nice friendly chap. Captured at Mini, Borneo1945"japanese, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - JAPANESE BOOKLET
... White cover and paper with a picture of a Japanese soldier on back. Contents all in Japanese with some phiotos. ...White cover and paper with a picture of a Japanese soldier on back. Contents all in Japanese with some phiotos. ...Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.58 page book. White cover and paper with a picture of a Japanese soldier on back. Contents all in Japanese with some phiotos. Picture of a gun on a mount on front.“All in Japanese”collection of william (bill) thomason, training booklet, japanese -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1945
... B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. ...Photography photo japanese POW’s "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945" B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. ...In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. Crinollated edges around photo and writing on the rear. "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945"photography, photo, japanese, pow’s -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - SINO-JAPANESES, The Associated Press, Nov 1937
... Photo of Japanese soldiers resting and playing games with rifles and flags stuck in the ground in the foreground. ...Photo of Japanese soldiers resting and playing games with rifles and flags stuck in the ground in the foreground. ...Sino-Japan War started 1937 until 1945. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P. Two sepia photos of scenes from 2nd Sino-Japan War. 1. Photo of Japanese soldiers sitting on top of Cheniu Radio Station tower for observation with troops moving to the line in background as well as civilians fleeing the front line. 2. Photo of Japanese soldiers resting and playing games with rifles and flags stuck in the ground in the foreground. Both have detailed descriptions stuck on the back.Typed description glued to back in French. Also stamped from "Copyright - Associated Press Photo", and an address in Paris.photographs, collection of william (bill) thomason, sino-japan war -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchImperial Japanese Helmet
... Worn by Japanese soldiers WWII...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne Worn by Japanese soldiers WWII helmet Steel green coloured helmet with Imperial Japanese star on front Imperial Japanese Helmet ...Worn by Japanese soldiers WWIISteel green coloured helmet with Imperial Japanese star on fronthelmet -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, A Town at War, 2008
... Black and cream coloured soft cover. Features Japanese Soldier's "Good Luck" flag and Japanese prisoners at the Weir family property on the front cover. ...The Cowra story from WW2 is a bitter-sweet one and this book adds considerably to our understanding of this special place in our nations history atown at war apthorpe g tatura ww2 cowra camp 12 books history local Graham Apthorpe Black and cream coloured soft cover. Features Japanese Soldier's "Good Luck" flag and Japanese prisoners at the Weir family property on the front cover. ...Written by Graham Apthorpe after his fascination with WW2 military history. The book reveals for the first time many new stories from WW2. The Cowra story from WW2 is a bitter-sweet one and this book adds considerably to our understanding of this special place in our nations historyBlack and cream coloured soft cover. Features Japanese Soldier's "Good Luck" flag and Japanese prisoners at the Weir family property on the front cover. Japanese War Cemetery at Cowra on a white and cream coloured back coverGraham Apthorpeatown at war, apthorpe g, tatura, ww2, cowra, camp 12, books, history, local -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Takasago Dolls
... Good luck dolls usually given to engaged couples but occasionally give to Japanese soldiers prior to deploying....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Good luck dolls usually given to engaged couples but occasionally give to Japanese soldiers prior to deploying. Japan WW2 World War 2 World War Two Takasago dolls Takasago dolls or, in English, Darby and Joan dolls. ...Good luck dolls usually given to engaged couples but occasionally give to Japanese soldiers prior to deploying.Takasago dolls or, in English, Darby and Joan dolls. They are a set, the brighter one being an old lady, the other an old man. They were used as engagement presents, but during the war, they were sometimes (actually maybe rarely) given to soldiers as good luck charms, or ‘mamori’. They were said to be lucky as they contained the stitching (sewing) of 1000 ladies, ‘senninbari’ (a thousand ‘peoples’ needles). So mate, the original theory is probably correct. The soldier would have wrapped these dolls in water proof paper (made using persimmon tannin or kakishiba).He would have kept them around his waist in a waist band, called an obi or perhaps a ‘haramaki’ (a knitted stomach band).Anyway the dollls should remain together. I’m wondering if there are any messages inside? But if they are completely stitched closed, then they should remain that way. The Takasago dolls originated in Takasago City in Hyogo Prefecture, hence the name.But later they were made everywherejapan, ww2, world war 2, world war two, takasago dolls -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchFlag - Japanese flag, Rising sun, WW2
... Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL....Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL. ...Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant." -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Return to a Dark Age, 1992
... Front cover been illustrated with drawing of man kneeling by open grave, hand tied and Japanese soldier with raised sword. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 223 pages plus 8 page appendix....Front cover been illustrated with drawing of man kneeling by open grave, hand tied and Japanese soldier with raised sword. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 223 pages plus 8 page appendix. ...3rd edition - ivory cover printed in black. Title on spine and front. Front cover been illustrated with drawing of man kneeling by open grave, hand tied and Japanese soldier with raised sword. Illustrated with black and white drawings. 223 pages plus 8 page appendix.books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - PROPAGANDA DOCUMENTS, c.WWII
... Document letting Japanese soldiers know that if they come in they will be treated properly. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Document letting Japanese soldiers know that if they come in they will be treated properly. ...Document letting Japanese soldiers know that if they come in they will be treated properly. Item souvenired by William Herbert Greenman VX126789 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Allied Document written in Japanese. Front has red & blue stripe with Japanese & some English writing. Back has further Japanese writing in black ink with a red Japanese stamp.Front left below blue stripe: THE BEARER HAS CEASED RESISTANCE. TREAT HIM WELL IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW. TAKE HIM TO THE NEAREST COMMANDING OFFICER. C - IN - C ALLIED FORCESleaflets, propaganda, japanese -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionTextile - Flag, Framed, Japanese Good Luck Flag, 1942-1945
... World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town....The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection 202 Burwood Rd Hawthorn melbourne World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town. ...World war 2 Japanese good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier in the Pacific. Good luck flags were commonly carried and bore the names of members of the soldiers home town.It is believed that this flag had previously been on display at the old Footscray depotJapanese flag comprising of red circle centrally located on a stained white background with black conji lettering surrounding the central red circle. The flag is quite badly stained and has rips and moth holes distributed evenly across its face. there is some slight bleeding of the red colour into the lighter fabric above the circle. Framed behind consevation glass in stained wood and gold frame on a black card board backing. ww2, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS WW2, 1943, 1944
... (.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. ...Post cards japanese New Guinea (.1) hand written in pencil “Finschafen New Guinea 1944” (.2) “Finschafen New Guinea 1943” (.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. ...These items were brought home by Kenneth George Proud 2nd AIF from the Islands. Enlisted 21.8.1942 age 20 years, WX34558, discharged 20.12.1945, rank Cpl in 16th August Infantry BN.(.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. On the rear in orange 2 x stamps, Japanese writing. (.2) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a native hut scene. On rear in orange 2 x stamps in Japanese writing.(.1) hand written in pencil “Finschafen New Guinea 1944” (.2) “Finschafen New Guinea 1943”post cards, japanese, new guinea -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumLetter
... Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974, as one of the WWII Japanese soldiers who held out subsequent to the Japanese military's surrender....Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974, as one of the WWII Japanese soldiers who held out subsequent to the Japanese military's surrender. 2 pow morotri island morotai island world war prisoner of war australian red cross society Added to head of letter at a later date is inscription ' First letter written home for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand- FOR SAFETY/ IN YOUR LETTERS DO NOT REFER TO:-/ The name of your ship or other ships in the convoy, or its escorts. ...Letter written from (unknown) POW imprisioned by the Japanese on Morotai Island from 1942 - 1945 to (unknown) friend. Descriptive of life and treatment in POW camp. The island was captured by the Japanese in early 1942. Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974, as one of the WWII Japanese soldiers who held out subsequent to the Japanese military's surrender.Photocopy of letter, 4 pages, originally written in ink on (unofficial) Australian Red Cross form.Added to head of letter at a later date is inscription ' First letter written home for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand- FOR SAFETY/ IN YOUR LETTERS DO NOT REFER TO:-/ The name of your ship or other ships in the convoy, or its escorts./The date of sailing, ports of call, or probable destination./ The description of troops, their loca-/tion or any other information/ which, if intercepted, would be of/ value to the enemy. In your Top right hand- Australian Red Cross Society/ (UNOFFICIAL)/ 25-8-45/ (added at later date 'Morotri Island')/ Alex, Have witten this especially/ as i don't wish our women folk to know the tougher side of life./Well Alex for the first/ 2 1/2 years as POWs we lived reasonably/ well, but the last 15 months was like /hell. Heres the worst lot of b-s/ you could find on earth, they worked /us from 7AM till 6 PM, & fed/ us on muck you wouldn't feed to/ Pigs. I'm nothing at all they would 2, pow, morotri island, morotai island, world war, prisoner of war, australian red cross society -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, C.1948
... The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. ...The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. ...The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. Item relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, his photo is on first page on the right, refer Cat No 124.2 for service details.Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours.Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”albums, photos, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - COMPASS
... This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. ...This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. It was acquired by Squadron Leader Victor James RAF, stationed in Hong Kong and New Territories Refer Cat No 5084P.Small circular compass of 25mm diameter. It has a black dial. A simple double ended arrow indicates bearing, arrow also has glow in the dark material on end. It has a small black leather strap and buckle. The top outer circumference is divided into segments with Japanese symbols.japanese, wwii, raf, hong kong -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, Karen Middleton, Anzac on a slippery slide to sucess, [17/9/94]
... Launch honours went to Vivian Statham (nee Bullwinkel), survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke, massacre of Australian nurses by Japanese soldiers on the beach at Bangka Island and time as a Japanese POW....Launch honours went to Vivian Statham (nee Bullwinkel), survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke, massacre of Australian nurses by Japanese soldiers on the beach at Bangka Island and time as a Japanese POW. ...This article is about the launch of the first HMAS frigate in Williamstown. Launch honours went to Vivian Statham (nee Bullwinkel), survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke, massacre of Australian nurses by Japanese soldiers on the beach at Bangka Island and time as a Japanese POW.A newspaper article clipped from a larger page, with a black and white photo of a ship at the top and three columns of text underneath. 'Age 17/9/94' [blue ink middle of page]royal australian navy, ship manufacture, paul keating, vivian statham (nee bullwinkel) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Japanese Binoculars, Circa 1900s
... Tom Aldrick has donated other items taken from captured Japanese soldiers to the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL....Tom Aldrick has donated other items taken from captured Japanese soldiers to the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL. binoculars japanese binoculars balikpapan borneo 1945 There is a Japanese inscription inside the case lid in black ink. ...This item was captured by H.Q. Coy, 2/14 Battalion at Balikpapan, Borneo 1945, probably by Tom Aldrick (given the inscription on the leather case). Tom Aldrick has donated other items taken from captured Japanese soldiers to the Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL.Black adjustable binoculars with brown leather strap and brown leather case with buckle strap. Case has blue/grey velvet lining and a leather belt strap. Clasp is missing. There is a Japanese inscription inside the case lid in black ink. Three Japanese characters are depicted. Adjacent to the right eyepiece there are also Japanese characters that have been inscribed into the surface with a sharp implement. Beige label adhered to front of case with "ALDRICK" handwritten in ink.binoculars, japanese binoculars, balikpapan, borneo, 1945 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - PROPAGANDA PAMPLETS WW2
... .1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. ...Refer Cat No 1734 for service details also 728.2. documents -pamphlets military history Propaganda japanese .1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. ...Items souveniered by VX65555 GNR R.J Lee MM. Refer Cat No 1734 for service details also 728.2..1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. Titled TOK BILOG GAVMAN. .2) Japanese card size note, oval seal on one side, Japanese ancient depictions on a horse in red. .3) Pamphlet in Pidgin New Guinea, Native depiction of a head, Australian coat of arms with OL BOI HARIM TOK.documents -pamphlets, military history, propaganda, japanese -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Jessie Elizabeth Simons, While history passed: the story of the Australian Nurses who were prisoners of the Japanese for three and a half years, 1954
... The front cover shows an illustration of a Japanese soldier in the foreground and behind him are eight women working in a field, they are being watched by an armed soldier stationed at a lookout on a wall behind them. ...The front cover shows an illustration of a Japanese soldier in the foreground and behind him are eight women working in a field, they are being watched by an armed soldier stationed at a lookout on a wall behind them. ...Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.Hardcover book with a dustjacket firmly attached. There is a black panel across the top with the title in yellow print and another thinner black panel across the bottom with the author's name in cream coloured print. The front cover shows an illustration of a Japanese soldier in the foreground and behind him are eight women working in a field, they are being watched by an armed soldier stationed at a lookout on a wall behind them. The image is in black, green and yellow.non-fictionSister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.women prisoners, prisoners of war, australian nurses, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, japanese, vyner brooke, sister jessie elizabeth simons -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - CARTOON POSTCARDS, 1939-45
... .1) in colour, soldier peeling peas. .2) in colour, soldier blowing trumpet in bed. .3) in colour, group of seven soldiers playing two up. .4) in colour, soldier leaning, officer walking. .5) in colour, soldier, airman & sailor in bar .6) in colour, Japanese women & two children with flag. .7) in colour, scene with Japanese soldiers & civilians. .8) in colour, before and after Christmas dinner. ...Refer Cat No 357.3 Cartoon postcards military Japanese .6, .7) Japanese writing on front and rear. .8) "This is dad after his xmas dinner" .1) in colour, soldier peeling peas. .2) in colour, soldier blowing trumpet in bed. .3) in colour, group of seven soldiers playing two up. .4) in colour, soldier leaning, officer walking. .5) in colour, soldier, airman & sailor in bar .6) in colour, Japanese women & two children with flag. .7) in colour, scene with Japanese soldiers & civilians. .8) in colour, before and after Christmas dinner. ...Cards collected by Alan Telford VX146055 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 357.3 .1) in colour, soldier peeling peas. .2) in colour, soldier blowing trumpet in bed. .3) in colour, group of seven soldiers playing two up. .4) in colour, soldier leaning, officer walking. .5) in colour, soldier, airman & sailor in bar .6) in colour, Japanese women & two children with flag. .7) in colour, scene with Japanese soldiers & civilians. .8) in colour, before and after Christmas dinner. .6, .7) Japanese writing on front and rear. .8) "This is dad after his xmas dinner"cartoon postcards, military, japanese -
Bendigo Military MuseumFlag - FLAG, JAPANESE, C.1930 - 1945
... Flag found on the body of a Japanese soldier by a Coast Watcher found by villagers. ...Flag found on the body of a Japanese soldier by a Coast Watcher found by villagers. ...As per wording supplied by the donor. Flag found on the body of a Japanese soldier by a Coast Watcher found by villagers. He was from a Japanese submarine of New Guinea possibly near Popondetta. It was found hanging in a Long House Papua New Guinea and swapped for a Slouch hat in 1972. Some of the writing is possibly, “On land or sea brothers we are”.Japanese flag with central circle now brownish colour was possibly red as new, around outside are Japanese wording.“Japanese symbols”flags, japanese -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Brief Case
... The briefcase was captured from a Japanese soldier by HQ Company 2/14th Infantry Battalion, as shown by the Japanese inscriptions. ...The briefcase was captured from a Japanese soldier by HQ Company 2/14th Infantry Battalion, as shown by the Japanese inscriptions. ...This briefcase belonged to Tom Aldrick, SERN VX91434. Tom was born in WARRAGUL VIC. He enlistmented in ROYAL PARK VIC. His next of kin was - ALDRICK J. The briefcase was captured from a Japanese soldier by HQ Company 2/14th Infantry Battalion, as shown by the Japanese inscriptions. The case had some documents inside. It was donated to Dandenong RSL in 1983.Black leather brief case with carry handle on top. It has one central metal slide locking facility. Has two buckles on either side of central lock to secure briefcase. There are a couple of Japanese words inscribed with texta on the inside of the brief case. There is also the name "T & R.E. Aldrich Bayles" written with biro the inside of the briefcase. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Japanese Water Canteen, C1930
... Since the canteen was such an integral part of a Japanese soldiers kit, it is common to find their name written or sewn into the harness, or scratched into the canteens body. ...Since the canteen was such an integral part of a Japanese soldiers kit, it is common to find their name written or sewn into the harness, or scratched into the canteens body. ...In 1930, the Japanese army received a slew of new field and uniform items in an effort to keep the Imperial Japanese army a modern fighting force. Included in the equipment package was a new canteen known as Sho-5 and holds 1 litre of water. Since the canteen was such an integral part of a Japanese soldiers kit, it is common to find their name written or sewn into the harness, or scratched into the canteens body. The item has no known history but there appears to be a name scratched on the canteen together with a Japanese maker’s stamp impressed on the base. Brown painted aluminium kidney shaped water canteen.ww2, japanese canteen, sho-5 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Japanese sword
... Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. ...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII. ...Swords were a common item of equipment of Japanese officers and soldiers in WWII. Representative of souvenirs brought back following the end of WWII.Japanese Samuari Sword with 70mm hand guard with wooden handle wrapped with red and white and brown tape - blade length 700mm. Common souvenir brought back by returning servicemen from the Southwest Pacific area following the Japanese surrender.japan, samurai, sword, wwii, world war two -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - PAMPHLET, JAPANESE
... In Japanese, possibly indicating that Japanese Ex - soldiers are not at risk after surrendering....Japanese men; A. Looking. B. Gardening. C. Playing snooker. D. Being medically attended by Allied Officer. E. Being 'piggy backed' by Allied soldier....In Japanese, possibly indicating that Japanese Ex - soldiers are not at risk after surrendering. ...1. Pamphlet looks to be a pass that bearer would carry to show that they have surrendered from hostilities. 2. In Japanese, possibly indicating that Japanese Ex - soldiers are not at risk after surrendering.1. Pamphlet in Japanese, folded over. Front Red and Blue. Stripe diagonal on light brown paper. On back message saying bearer has ceased resistance. Inside full of Japanese writing. 2. Brown paper folded 3 times. One side all Japanese writing. Other side series of 5 photos of Japanese men; A. Looking. B. Gardening. C. Playing snooker. D. Being medically attended by Allied Officer. E. Being 'piggy backed' by Allied soldier.1. Says in English "Bearer has ceased resistance. Treat him well in accordance with International law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer: C in C. Allied Forces”, plus Japanese writing inside. 2. All writing in Japanese.surrender, japanese, pamphlets
