Accession Number | F07449 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 1 min 45 sec |
Object type | To be confirmed |
Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
Maker |
Military History Section, BCOF |
Place made | Japan: Kure |
Date made | 30 March 1946 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Arrival of Major General D T Cowan and BRIN Division troops at Kure Japan
Description
On 30 March 1946, the British troopship Dunera carrying the first large contingent of the British and Indian Division, arrived at Kure Naval base from Bombay. Commanding the Division was Major General D T Cowan. At 11.00 hours the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders Regiment disembarked from the Dunera and marched through Kure, led by the Regimental Pipe Band. Also identified: Brigadier (Brig) Anderson; Brigadier G H Clifton DSO ME; Lieutenant General J Northcott.
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