Showing 191 items matching "the surrender of japan"
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Photograph depicting the Surrender of Japan ending WW11
... Photograph depicting the Surrender of Japan ending WW11....Surrender of Japan ending WWII....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne General Douglas MacArthur & Emperor Hirohito Signing Document. Surrender of Japan ending WWII. Photograph Photograph depicting the Surrender of Japan ending WW11. ...Surrender of Japan ending WWII.General Douglas MacArthur & Emperor Hirohito Signing Document. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Handkerchief, 1945 approx
... White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945....White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945. World War 2 military history army costume accessories male as above White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945. ...White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945.World War 2White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945.as abovemilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDocument - Framed photocopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces Singapore
... A personal high point was the receipt of the Japanese surrender in Singapore when British troops returned to the island to receive the formal surrender of Japanese forces in the region led by General Itagaki on 12 September 1945, codenamed Operation Tiderace. ...Black frame with silver insert with glass of a photocopy of the Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces. Script is in black on white paper with a red square seal at the bottom left, mounted on cream board....Instrument of surrender of Japanese Forces under the command or control of the Supreme Commander, Japanese Expeditionary forces, southern regions within the operational theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. ...Document Framed photocopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces Singapore ...The Instrument of Surrender signed at Singapore by Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten for the Allies and General Itagaki for the Japanese. During his time as Supreme Allied Commander of the Southeast Asia Theatre, Lord Mountbatten's command oversaw the recapture of Burma. A personal high point was the receipt of the Japanese surrender in Singapore when British troops returned to the island to receive the formal surrender of Japanese forces in the region led by General Itagaki on 12 September 1945, codenamed Operation Tiderace. General Itagaki was convicted of war crimes and executed inn 1948.The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close.Following the war, Mountbatten was known to have largely shunned the Japanese for the rest of his life out of respect for his men killed during the war, and as per his will, Japan was not invited to send diplomatic representatives to his funeral in 1979,Black frame with silver insert with glass of a photocopy of the Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces. Script is in black on white paper with a red square seal at the bottom left, mounted on cream board.Instrument of surrender of Japanese Forces under the command or control of the Supreme Commander, Japanese Expeditionary forces, southern regions within the operational theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Signed at Singapore at 0341 hours (G.M.T.) on 12 September, 1945.wwii, world war 2, imperial japanese forces, surrender, singapore, japanese army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument, Surrender of Japanese forces
... Printed document describing the surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945...The surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne The surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945 Printed document describing the surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945 Surrender of Japanese forces Document ...Printed document describing the surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945The surrender of the Japanese forces. 9th September 1945 -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - JAPANESE SURRENDER, C. August 1945
... Both documents relate to the Address given by General Sir Thomas Blamey outlining the terms of surrender to the Japanese Army. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2.....1) “SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES” .2) “MA’ LOEMAT DARI”...Document JAPANESE SURRENDER ...Both documents relate to the Address given by General Sir Thomas Blamey outlining the terms of surrender to the Japanese Army. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2..1) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Rising Sun badge depiction followed by text all English. .2) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Coat of arms followed by text all in Indonesian..1) “SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES” .2) “MA’ LOEMAT DARI”jaapanese, surrender, blamey, documents. -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 CIVIL Volume 2 Author Paul Hasluck The Government and the People of 1942-1945, First published 1970
... ...the surrender of japan...Maps, illustrations and photographs The development and significant events of Australian politics during 1942-1945 fall of singapore south west pacific command bombs on australian soil macarthur macarthur takes command industrial - coal austerity manpower difficulties 1943 elections san francisco conference the end of hitler's war john curtin is dead the surrender of japan Australian War Memorial Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - The Government and the People 1942-45 Australia in the War of 1939-1945 CIVIL Volume 2 Author Paul Hasluck The Government and the People of 1942-1945 Book ...This book is a follow one from the first volume written by Paul Hasluck. Maps, illustrations and photographsThe development and significant events of Australian politics during 1942-1945Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - The Government and the People 1942-45Australian War Memorialfall of singapore, south west pacific command, bombs on australian soil, macarthur, macarthur takes command, industrial - coal, austerity, manpower difficulties, 1943 elections, san francisco conference, the end of hitler's war, john curtin is dead, the surrender of japan -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Instrument of Surrender
... Unconditional surrender of Japan....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Unconditional surrender of Japan. Silk map of Japan Memorabilia Instrument of Surrender. ...Unconditional surrender of Japan. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDocument - Framed document, Japanese Surrender
... Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. ...Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia...Signed at Singapore on 12/9/1945 by Louis Mountbatten Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia. japanese surrender WW2 Singapore 12/9/1945 Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia Gold coloured metal frame containing document with logo at top and signatures and red stamp below Japanese Surrender Document Framed document ...Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Signed at Singapore on 12/9/1945 by Louis Mountbatten Supreme Allied Commander South East Asia.Gold coloured metal frame containing document with logo at top and signatures and red stamp belowInstrument of Surrender of Japanese Fores under the Command or Control of the Supreme Commander Japanese Expeditionary Forces Southern Regions within the Operational Theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asiajapanese surrender, ww2, singapore, 12/9/1945 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Photograph Album
... Darwin, Pacific, New Guinea & surrender of Japanese...Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 Photo/Pictures Ballarat RSL Ballarat Darwin, Pacific, New Guinea & surrender of Japanese Photograph Album ...Darwin, Pacific, New Guinea & surrender of Japanesesecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPhotographs, Instrument of Surrender, 1981
... Instrument of surrender for Japanese declaring terms of surrender....Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Instrument of surrender for Japanese declaring terms of surrender. ...Instrument of surrender for Japanese declaring terms of surrender. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDocument - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
... Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands....Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands. ...WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchNews Item
... Formal Surrender of Second Japanese Army...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Newspapers Formal Surrender of Second Japanese Army News Item ...Formal Surrender of Second Japanese Armynewspapers -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CERTIFICATE OF SURRENDER MOUNTED, 6/9/1945
... japan...military history...Surrender...Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945...Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945 Certificate CERTIFICATE OF SURRENDER MOUNTED ...Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender -
Charlton RSL Sub BranchArticle - Surrender Pass, Paper Security Pass for surrendering Japanese Soldier
... Green printed pass for surrendering Japanese soldiers to show....Paper Security Pass for surrendering Japanese Soldier. Article Surrender Pass ...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. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1945
... Sepia photograph of WW2 surrender of Japanese. Three crosses marking three people. ...Printed in pen across lower edge "Japanese Surrender". ...Sepia photograph of WW2 surrender of Japanese. Three crosses marking three people. ...Australian general T Blamey is on the LH side of photo.Sepia photograph of WW2 surrender of Japanese. Three crosses marking three people. See notes. Group of allied military personal watching? (Japanese) signing the surrender documents out on a table. Printed in pen across lower edge "Japanese Surrender". photographs, japanese, surrender 1945 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchSouvenir Morotai WW2, C 1945
... Address by General Thomas Blamey marking the surrender of Japanese forces under the command of Lieut. ...Address by General Thomas Blamey marking the surrender of Japanese forces under the command of Lieut. ...Surrender leaflet given to Australian troops in Morotai 9th September 1945. Address by General Thomas Blamey marking the surrender of Japanese forces under the command of Lieut. Colonel Teshima Commanding Officer of the 2nd. Japanese Army. -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumCertificate, Instrument of Surrender, post 1945
... A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading....Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... ...Red Cliffs Military Museum Jamieson Ave Red Cliffs the-murray Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. ww2 surrender document japanese 6th september 1945 Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... ...Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading.Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... (indecipherable)/ Japanese Characters / Japanese Characters / Commander in Chief/ Japanese Imperial Southern Army/ Received on board H.M.S. Glory of Rabaul at/ 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945./ Signature Lieutenant General/ General Officer Commanding / First Australia Army. Caption on front of Document says "Copy of Surrender Document/ Donated by Mr. Clive Morgan/ of Mildura (formerly of Red Cliffs)ww2, surrender document, japanese, 6th september 1945 -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SILK SCARF, The Selma Times
... Alabama announcing the unconditional surrender by Japan...Alabama announcing the unconditional surrender by Japan Silk Japanese The Selma Times Journal "The Selma Times Journal" dated September 2nd, 1945 Square cream silk scarf printed front page pf the newpaper in green ink Souvenir SILK SCARF The Selma Times ...WW2 silk scarf printed with the Selma Times. Selma. Alabama announcing the unconditional surrender by JapanSquare cream silk scarf printed front page pf the newpaper in green ink"The Selma Times Journal" dated September 2nd, 1945silk, japanese, the selma times journal -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Australian Military Forces / Order of the Day / by General Sir Thomas Blamey; Sommander-in-Chief / Surrender of Japanese, 15/08/1945 12:00:00 AM
... A photocopy of the Australian Military Forces' Order of the Day, on the Surrender of Japanese, on 15th August 1945, at Advanced LHQ, Borneo. ...Document Australian Military Forces / Order of the Day / by General Sir Thomas Blamey; Sommander-in-Chief / Surrender of Japanese ...world war 1939 - 1945 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Stand Easy, 1945
... Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945 books history local Green cover hard cover book. ...Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945Green cover hard cover book. Paler green text. Very worn dust cover inside front cover.books, history, local -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDocument - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
... Signing of Surrender between Australia and Japan 1945...Signing of Surrender between Australia and Japan 1945 Document Instrument of Surrender. ...WWII Historical significance.Signing of Surrender between Australia and Japan 1945Signed 9th September 1945 at Morotai. Signed by General Blamey Commander in Chief. Australian Military Forces. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, 8/9/1945
... Instrument of Surrender marking the surrender of Japanese Forces by Vice Admiral Kamada to Australian Major General Edward James Milford on 8 September 1945. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Instrument of Surrender marking the surrender of Japanese Forces by Vice Admiral Kamada to Australian Major General Edward James Milford on 8 September 1945. ...Instrument of Surrender marking the surrender of Japanese Forces by Vice Admiral Kamada to Australian Major General Edward James Milford on 8 September 1945. After the surrender of Japan, a Dutch military court convicted Kamada of war crimes for the executions of 1,500 west Borneo natives in 1944 and the ill treatment of 2,000 Dutch POWs held on Flores Island. Kamada was sentenced to death and was executed on 18 October 1947.Black and white photograph of documentinstrument of surrender, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchInstrument of Surrender, Late 20th Century
... The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945....Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945. ...The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945.The Instrument of Surrender ended WW2 in 1945.A paper copy of the Instrument of Surrender in a gold painted wooden frame.Presented to Fred Stanley, Best Wishes from RSL Club Norfolk Island 1995.ww2, instrument of surrender, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - JAPANESE SURRENDER, 9.9.1945
... The surrender was attended by five Japanese Military personnel and Allied representatives from the AIF, RAAF, RAN, U.S, NEI Forces....Document, Japanese surrender, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, photos B & W, each has details under...Japanese surrender Morotai 1945 documents “Morotai 9th September 1945” Document, Japanese surrender, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, photos B & W, each has details under Document JAPANESE SURRENDER ...The surrender was attended by five Japanese Military personnel and Allied representatives from the AIF, RAAF, RAN, U.S, NEI Forces.Document, Japanese surrender, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, photos B & W, each has details under“Morotai 9th September 1945”japanese surrender, morotai 1945, documents -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - SURRENDER DOCUMENT WW2, 6.9.45 (copy)
... On white shiny paper The Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bouganville & Adjacent Islands. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This is a copy of the original. documents - military Surrender japanese On white shiny paper The Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bouganville & Adjacent Islands. ...This is a copy of the original.On white shiny paper The Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bouganville & Adjacent Islands. Black writing, signed by Commander Japanese Imperial Army & Gen Sturdee Commanding First Australian Army. Dated 6.9.45 at 11:30 hours.documents - military, surrender, japanese -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Framed photographs, Formal Surrender of the Japanese Army
... japan...surrender...Framed images showing the surrender of the Japanese Army to General Sir Thomas Blamey, 1945. ...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne ww2 japan surrender thomas blamey 1945 Framed images showing the surrender of the Japanese Army to General Sir Thomas Blamey, 1945. ...Framed images showing the surrender of the Japanese Army to General Sir Thomas Blamey, 1945. This a reprinted memorial 'board' ww2, japan, surrender, thomas blamey, 1945 -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - JAPANESE SURRENDER
... Japanese Surrender document written in Japanese writing....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Japanese Surrender document written in Japanese writing. ...Japanese Surrender document written in Japanese writing.Cream paper with Japanese writing in blue print, English translation in red ink. Overleaf black ink Japanese writing in a black border."The Japanese with this message has ceased resistance. he should be treated well in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer. C -in- C. Allied Forces" documents, japanese surrender, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - COMPASS, BRITISH WW1, C. 1916
... The item was obtained by Donors Grandfather who served British Forces WW1 and was a RAF Sqd Leader during the surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong and New Territories WW2....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The item was obtained by Donors Grandfather who served British Forces WW1 and was a RAF Sqd Leader during the surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong and New Territories WW2. ...The item was obtained by Donors Grandfather who served British Forces WW1 and was a RAF Sqd Leader during the surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong and New Territories WW2..1) British Marching Compass brass circular shape with hinged opening, has small screws lock device on one side, brass ring on one end. .2) Brown leather case for .1). Has belt loop on rear, folding lid with brass stud for securing..1) On base, “Cruchon & Emons London, 1916 (arrow up)”compass, marching, equipment -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchNewspaper, Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Wed 15 Aug 1945, 15 Aug 1945
... ww2, japan, surrender, 15 august 1945...This Newspaper was printed on 15 August 1945 to announce the official surrender of Japan, Japan had accepted the Potsdam declaration, the Emperior had issued orders to all Japan Commanders to lay down their arms....This Newspaper is an original and details the surrender of the Japan Military. The Newspaper is dated 15 August 1945. ww2, japan, surrender, 15 august 1945 IT"S ALL OVER Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Issued by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts Allied Terms Quarto size paper Newspaper, buff colour Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Wed 15 Aug 1945 Newspaper Newspaper 1 Aust Press Unit, AIF ...This Newspaper was printed on 15 August 1945 to announce the official surrender of Japan, Japan had accepted the Potsdam declaration, the Emperior had issued orders to all Japan Commanders to lay down their arms.This Newspaper is an original and details the surrender of the Japan Military. The Newspaper is dated 15 August 1945.Quarto size paper Newspaper, buff colourIT"S ALL OVER Table Tops Sunset Edition No 73 Issued by The Australian Military Forces Abroad Wed 15 Aug 1945 Japan Accepts Allied Termsww2, japan, surrender, 15 august 1945 -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumFramed Photograph, Surrender of Japanese at Balikpapan, 1945
... Japanese Commanders crossing a pontoon bridge under guard by Australian soldier on the way to the official surrender of Japanese forces in Balikpapan in (Dutch East Indies) Indonesia 1945. ...Framed photograph (copy) of Japanese Commanders surrendering at Balikpapan. Black frame and glass covered. ...Along the docks are native workers. Surrender of Japanese at Balikpapan Framed Photograph ...Japanese Commanders crossing a pontoon bridge under guard by Australian soldier on the way to the official surrender of Japanese forces in Balikpapan in (Dutch East Indies) Indonesia 1945. This was a major event in the ending of World War 2. Following the japanese surrender the Local population began it push for independance. Framed photograph (copy) of Japanese Commanders surrendering at Balikpapan. Black frame and glass covered. The Japanese Command staff with a Japanese general and aid-d-camp (Captian)carring his breif case along with other staff members. In the background here are 2 American PT boats with American naval personal .Note American flag flying in the top left corner. There are several American landing craft next to a Japanese landing barge. The Japanese landing bardge has the required surrender markings which is a green square with a white cross on top right of photo. The Australian soldier following the Japanese soldiers is wearing slouch hat and gungle green uniform. Along the docks are native workers.Paper discription on lower photograph with details of item description, where photo obtained from and donated by.ww2, japanese, surrender, balikpapan, generals, americans, pt boats, japanese landing bardge, american landing craft, dutch east indies
