| Place | Asia: Borneo, Tarakan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110084 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TARAKAN ISLAND. 27 JUNE 1945. A RELIGIOUS GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 27 JUNE 1945. A RELIGIOUS GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE OF BRIGADIER D A WHITEHEAD, COMMANDING 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, CAPTAIN J O GEDDES, STAFF CAPTAIN, 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, MAJOR J EMEIS, COMMANDING OFFICER NETHERLANDS INDIES CIVIL ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR H A STHEEMAN, MILITARY OIL REHABILITATION SERVICE, AND OTHERS, TO MARK THE OPENING OF THE FIRST FIVE OIL WELLS ON TARAKAN. SHOWN, THE GROUP INSPECTING OIL TRANSMISSION PIPES AFTER THE CEREMONY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- CAPTAIN J O GEDDES (1); BRIG D A WHITEHEAD (2); MAJ H A STHEEMAN (3); MAJ J EMEIS (5).