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Abandoned torpedo factory
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
Scene inside an torpedo factory, showing abandoned and partially destroyed munitions. This image was painted in the 1950s from a photograph taken in 1946 while Waite was stationed in Japan with the B...ART94065
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A country and western group are performing for troops at a venue, probably in Japan
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
A country and western group are performing for troops at a venue, probably in JapanLEEJ0336
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Activities of the 34 Brigade en route for Kure Japan
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Two days out of Morotai, the Stanford Victory ran into heavy seas and gale force winds. Many troops on board were sick and some had cuts from being thrown about the steel decks. The ship was greeted a...F07445
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A female Japanese shopkeeper hangs squid up to dry on ropes outside her shop at a fishing village ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
A female Japanese shopkeeper hangs squid up to dry on ropes outside her shop at a fishing village in Japan, possibly near Izu. A rack of squid can be seen near the entry to her food shop.DUKJ3758
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After stand-down
Film
Maker: RAAF Cine Unit
A RAAF Cine Unit production mainly showing the recreation activities of RAAF personnel and families and general aspects of rural life in Japan during the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) p...F03276
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After volunteering at the weekend for operational service in Korea, men of the British ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
After volunteering at the weekend for operational service in Korea, men of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), Engineer Regiment, in Japan, line up to sign on.HOBJ1033
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A group of unidentified Australian officers from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
A group of unidentified Australian officers from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) and their wives enjoyed a Madhatters Party in the A Mess at Kure, Japan. They wore a variety of decor...HOBJ2872
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A heavy fall of snow made the crowd run for shelter during the 34 Brigade Australia Day parade at ...
Photograph
Maker: Irvine, Ray
A heavy fall of snow made the crowd run for shelter during the 34 Brigade Australia Day parade at Hiro, Japan on 26 January 1948. Many of the Australian wives and children are seeing snow for the firs...IRVJ0077
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Air Commodore (Air Cdre) A M Charlesworth, inspects Australian troops at a British Commonwealth ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Air Commodore (Air Cdre) A M Charlesworth, inspects Australian troops at a British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Investiture Parade, at Kure. Air Cdre Charlesworth also presented medals to offi...HOBJ0388
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Airstrip, Ozuki
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), area near Chofu and Shimoniseki. This aerodrome was used for the training of Japanese kamikaze pilots during the later stages of the war. From here they would...ART26382
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Air Vice Marshal Raymond Edward Trebilco interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Sound
Maker: Trebilco, Raymond Edward Llewelyn, Kenneth
(O33260) Trebilco, Raymond Edward DFC (Air Vice Marshal)S01675
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A Japanese man and two Japanese women pull on a rope while a second man pulls up a bucket of ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
A Japanese man and two Japanese women pull on a rope while a second man pulls up a bucket of water from a well. The rope is running through a pulley at the top of a frame which sits above the well.DUKJ3948
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Album related to the service of 3395 Captain Jeffrey James Shelton MC, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF)
Photograph
Album of 42 pages including covers containing 153 items, primarily photographs, and 8 loose items, related to the service of 3395 Captain Jeffrey James Shelton MC, British Commonwealth Occupation Forc...AWM2020.729.1
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Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and ...
Photograph
Maker: Queale, Alan
Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and documented by QX6717 Lieutenant Alan Queale, Military History Section photographer. The 64 photographs ...P11997
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Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and ...
Photograph
Maker: Queale, Alan
Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and documented by QX6717 Lieutenant Alan Queale, Military History Section photographer. The 76 photographs ...P11999
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Alexander Schmierer discusses his service in the Second World War, 1941-1944 and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), 1945-1949, interviewed by Edith Swift
Sound
Maker: Schmierer, Alexander Stanley Swift, Edith Steel
Lance Corporal Schmierer served with the 2/3 Battalion in the Middle East.S05160
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Allied Military Government safety campaign in Kure-Hiroshima district
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
This film as taken at the request of the Military Government Legal Section who hoped to use some of the scenes in a long range safety campaign. Instructions divided into three phases. 1. Instruction o...F07488
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All quiet
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
An old artillery post with bunker facing out over Kure.ART94079
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Alongside BCOF ferry terminal, Koyo, Eta Jima
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Familiar scene to all travellers on the Koyo - Kure ferry.ART26383
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American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year's celebration was joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving peoples of...F07494
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American Independence Day parade, Hiro
Film
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year the celebrations were joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving people...F07493
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Americans farewell BCOF, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Unknown
General Sir H C H Robertson is honoured by US Commander General Mark Clark. Opening ceremony at Yokohama Cemetery.F10270
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Anchor man, Hutchison, puts all he's got into the job during the tug of war competition at the ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Anchor man, Hutchison, puts all he's got into the job during the tug of war competition at the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) Annual Athletic Meeting for 1954 held at Anzac Park in Kure.HOBJ5090
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An ensemble of unidentified Japanese men, women and children wearing traditional dress. The ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
An ensemble of unidentified Japanese men, women and children wearing traditional dress. The costumes include kimonos, obis, headdresses and fans. The large group has just completed a performance, poss...HOBJ0243
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Anniversary parade BCOF Kure, Japan 1948
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Today, BCOF's 2nd anniversary, 2,300 officers, men and members of the Women's Services paraded in Anzac Park and were reviewed by the Acting Commander in Chief Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier CB CBE DFC...F07482
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Antiques very old
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two American or British women visiting an antiques shop, 'Antiques very old', with several staues on display. Much to their surprise, a man can be seen in the background carving an 'old' antiq...ART95093
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An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (left), ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (left), is greeted at an airfield by a fellow officer. The newly arrived officer has travelled on a Canadian Pac...LEEJ0539
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An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (right), ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (right), is greeted on the tarmac of an airfield by a fellow officer. The newly arrived officer has travelled on...LEEJ0538
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An unidentified goalkicker with the Provost Combined Rugby League team, attempts to kick a goal ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
An unidentified goalkicker with the Provost Combined Rugby League team, attempts to kick a goal in a British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) match.HOBJ0577
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Anzac parade 1948 and investiture
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
On Sunday 25 April 1948, a special parade was held in Anzac Park in memory of those who lost their lives in both World Wars. Representative forces from all national components and service branches of ...F07503
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Anzac Park, Kure, Australia Day 1950
Art
Maker: Colville, George
The artist's impression of the Australia Day parade on Anzac Park, Kure, of BCOF troops. Mount Haigamine forms the background.ART26935
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Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who is reaching out towards the ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who is reaching out towards the font as the padre anoints her forehead.Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who ...DUKJ4093
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Army Minister visit to BCOF
Film
Maker: Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Army Minister visit to BCOFF11403
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Army vehicle registration books
Official Record
These records were used to simply log the administrative details of vehicles in use by the Australian Army. After disposal by the army, some of the vehicles found their way into the hands of private ...AWM126
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Arnold, Keith M (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Arnold, Keith Milton
Personal scrapbook maintained by NX206059 Private Keith Arnold, covering his experiences during recreation leave and active service during 1946-1947 with No.2 Sub-Depot, 21 Australian Army Ordinance U...PR01125
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Arrival of Air Marshal G Jones CB, CBE, DFC in Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 22 July 1948 Air Marshal George Jones, Chief of Air Staff, RAAF, arrived at Iwakuni by RAAF Lincoln bomber aircraft. This particular Lincoln was all Australian-made, including the engines. This was...F07515
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Arrival of Australian Army's Medical Women's Service on hospital ship Manunda
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Arrival and disembarkation of Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) personnel from the hospital ship Manunda at Kure, Japan.F07512
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Arrival of Australian's servicemen's dependents in Japan
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Australian servicemen's dependants arrived in Kure on the 11 June 1947, in the Merkur from Australia. The families, twenty seven wives and twenty three children, came from all Australian states except...F07476
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Arrival of Lieutenant General H C H Robertson as C-in-C BCOF
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant Colonel Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, flew from Australia to Tokyo a few days prior to 16 June 1946, the date on which he was to officially take over command ...F07465
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Arrival of Major General D T Cowan and BRIN Division troops at Kure Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
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...F07449
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Arrival of troops for BCOF at Morotai
Film
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Two Landing Ship, Tank (LST) arrived at Morotai from Balikpapan on 19 November 1945, carrying some 700 trooops plus equipment and transport. These troops are part of the Tokyo Force who are assembling...F07441
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At a social function in Japan, possibly at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, Dr E R Walker ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
At a social function in Japan, possibly at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, Dr E R Walker (right), Australian Ambassador to Japan talks with Lieutenant General W Bridgeford, Commander in Chief, Briti...LEEJ0389
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Athletic meeting Nile Kinnick Stadium
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
At the Nile Kinnick Stadium in Tokyo, the BCOF team of twenty two athletics won the all Japan Meet from eight other teams drawn from various other American formations stationed in Japan. Clarrie Hayes...F07475
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Atom bomb damage, Hiroshima
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
General view of the damage caused by the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb exploded at 8.15 am on the 6 August 1945. Approximately 60 per cent of Hiroshima was destroyed.F07489
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Australia Day parade, 1948
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
More than a thousand Australian troops paraded at HQ 34th Australian Infantry Brigade to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the foundation of the Australian nation. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Mars...F07492
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Australian Defence Medal: Sergeant L H W Andrew
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Defence Medal. Pantograph engraved around edge with recipient's details.AWM2017.1053.1.12
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Australian Red Cross Superintendent Lorna Robinson supervises an occupational therapy session ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian Red Cross Superintendent Lorna Robinson supervises an occupational therapy session with two unidentified patients in a ward, probably in the British Commonwealth General Hospital in Kure, J...DUKJ3932
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Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps: Warrant Officer Class I L H W Andrew
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps, engraved on reverse with recipient's details.AWM2017.1053.1.8
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Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, sheets and blankets at the Base Laundry. Original BCOF Public Relations caption: Attached to the Dry Clean...DUKJ4131
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Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, sheets and blankets at the Base Laundry.DUKJ4128
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Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, sheets and blankets at the Base Laundry.DUKJ4129
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Australians on leave visit the Ueno Zoo, Japan
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
Shots taken of some Australian soldiers at Ueno Park during the autumn festival celebrations and at the Ueno Zoo.F07506
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Australian troops explain why they have signed on for a second tour of duty in Japan as members of the Australian component of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). Address by Lieutenant General Northcott Commander of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) on the first anniversary of the arrival of BCOF in Japan
Sound
Maker: Various Northcott, John Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd (AWA) Northcott, John
The interviewees discuss the living conditions and some discuss their duties as members of BCOF. The recordings were made in Japan and played in Australia to encourage new recruits to join BCOF. Where...S00016
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Australian troops in the Japanese Alps
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
A party consisting of troops of 34th Australian Infantry Brigade HQ staff enjoy skiing on slopes at Dogoyama. All the party are beginners, some never having seen snow before their arrival in Japan.F07450
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Australian troops march through Tokyo
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
A composite battalion drawn from 34th Australian Infantry Brigade was formed to take over guard duties at the Imperial Palace and other important buildings in Tokyo. The battalion was led by 18001 (QX...F07455
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A view from the deck of HMAS Warramunga, during patrols off the coast of Korea.
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
A view from the deck of HMAS Warramunga, during patrols off the coast of Korea.DUKJ3831
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AWM114 130/3/18 - [BCOF, Japan - Administration:] "History of the Indian Contingent in Japan" (1945-1947)
Digitised Collection
AWM2021.8.94
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AWM114 130/1/1 - [BCOF, Japan - General:] Disaster plan - Correspondence, reports and memorandums dealing with damage inflicted by typhoon "Kezia" at Kure, fire at Chafu and earthquake relief at Shikoku
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2019.8.1206
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Back door of Ebisu Hospital, Tokyo, Siser Gilchrist in doorway
Art
Maker: Colville, George
Portrait of Sister Gilchrist standing in the doorway of the Ebisu Hospital, Tokyo.ART26946
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Back to Tokyo, 15 miles
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a man in a suit standing on the side of the road, next to a broken down car, which is on a road with the sign 'Back to Tokyo 15 miles' nearby. The car is on a road in a landscpe with hills and...ART96000
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BCAIR fire power demonstration Onasami Shima
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 23 September 1947, BCAIR aircraft gave a firepower demonstration by bombing and strafing five targets on Onasami Shima. The Commander-in-Chief BCOF, 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace ...F07517
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BCOF activities, Japan, 1949-1950
Film
Maker: Ryan, Frank
Long shot of island target range. Pan of harbour area showing installations. RAAF men backs to camera viewing with binoculars the attacks on the island. Smoke from explosions. 77 Squadron RAAF Mustang...F00254
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BCOF General hospital from Anzac Park
Art
Maker: Colville, George
The British Commonwealth Occupation Force General Hospital, depicted from Anzac Park, Kure, Japan.ART26945
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BCOF leave centre Kawana Hotel
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
At Ito Peninsula, Japan, the Kawana Hotel was opened for BCOF troops and their dependants as leave centres. The hotel catered for swimming, golf, theatre, reading rooms and other hobbies.F07483
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BCOF on parade Japan DPR/S/3
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby Gell, Digby
An Army Public Relations promotional short on Australians serving with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). Foreward 'The soldiers of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan ha...F07526
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BCOF parade at Tokyo for Princess Elizabeth's wedding
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Before several thousand spectators representing many nations, more than 1,200 BCOF troops paraded to mark the royal wedding. The parade gave a general salute on the arrival of 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Li...F07500
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Beating the retreat ceremony Indian, Anzac Oval
Film
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Prior to embarking on the troopship Devonshire on their way home to India, the 2/5th Royal Gurkha Pipe Band and the red coated Kumaons Band performed their last ceremony together in Japan by beating t...F07487
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Between War and Peace
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, Carolyne
"Between War and Peace: The Experience of Occupation for Members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1945 - 1952". PhD thesis.MSS1749
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Bird, Allan Stanley (Private, b.1923 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Bird, Allan Stanley Various
Collection relating to the Second World War and post-war service of 2400242 (NX163562) Private Allan Stanley Bird, Second Australian Imperial Force and British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Australia...PR03319
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Bleechmore, Sidney John CBE (Brigadier b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Bleechmore, Sidney John
Brief history of the role performed by the Royal Australian Engineers during the occupation of Japan as part of BCOF. Includes general details of movement to Japan, base location and activities of the...MSS1284
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Bloomfield, Jack (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Bloomfield, Jack
Four photograph albums of Lieutenant Jack Bloomfield relating to his service with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in 1946. Images in the albums depict Japanese civilians, landscapes...PR01939
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Boating, Lake Chuzenji
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Australian troops boating on Lake Chuzenji, in the Nikko area of Japan, 80 miles north of Tokyo during leave stay at the "Lakeside Hotel", one of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) chain...ART26540
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Bomb-damaged naval dock, Kure
Art
Maker: Colville, George
Depicts a painting of the bomb damage at the Naval Dockyards, Kure.ART26947
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Boxing trophy: British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A wooden trophy surmounted by a gold anodised figure of a boxer, with a gold anodised eagle on the base. Attached to the front of the main column of wood is an engraved brass plate which is secured w...REL/18705
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Bridge to the leave hostel, Beppu
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
The Leave Hostel at Beppu, named "Hakuum Hostel", was a former favorite holiday place for Hirohito. British Commonwealth Occupation Force troops now relax in the once very exclusive holiday rendezvous...ART26734
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34 Brigade training at Morotai
Film
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
The 65th, 66th and 67th Battalions of the 34th Australian Infantry Brigade commence training in drill movements at Morotai prior to proceeding to Japan as an Occupation Force. Scenes of Australian Arm...F07443
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Brigadier J N Carter, Chief of Staff, British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK), on arrival at ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Brigadier J N Carter, Chief of Staff, British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK), on arrival at Ebisu Camp, Tokyo, for an inspection tour. A guard of honour stands at right near the check point and the ...HOBJ5108
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'Britcom Base' labour pool, Kure
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
A large amount of Japanese labour is employed by the occupation forces and casuals and new people signed in are sorted out early in the morning at the pool.ART26378
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British Commonwealth Base Workshops at Hiro, Japan, have been handed back to the Japanese ...
Photograph
Maker: British Commonwealth Public Relations Section, Japan
British Commonwealth Base Workshops at Hiro, Japan, have been handed back to the Japanese Government as part of the run down due to finish at the end of the year. During the Korean War the workshops r...KURJ0025
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Australian troops are saluting the dais d...DUKJ3027
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Australian troops are saluting the dais d...DUKJ3030
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Military and civilian spectators are watc...DUKJ3031
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Lieutenant General H C H Robertson, Comma...DUKJ3033
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) H C H Roberts...DUKJ3032
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) parade in the grounds of the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. The parade is to celebrate Empire Day on 24 May 1950. Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) H C H Roberts...DUKJ3028