| Accession Number | REL/15394 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Flag : Japanese Army : 1939-45 War : found in papers related to Pte John Anthony Young of the 2/28th Battalion
Description
Cotton square printed with Imperial Japanese flag. Colours faded and edges roughly machine hemmed.
History / Summary
Japanese flag found in papers related to NX200833 Private John Anthony Young of 2/28th Battalion, concerning his service in Borneo. Born on 31 January 1925, Young enlisted on 30 April 1943 at Braddon, Canberra and was discharged on 4 June 1947.