| Place | Asia: Borneo, Sarawak, Kuching |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 116168 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KUCHING, BORNEO. 1945-09-11. BRIGADIER T. C. EASTICK, COMMANDER, ROYAL ARTILLERY, 9TH DIVISION, ...
Description
KUCHING, BORNEO. 1945-09-11. BRIGADIER T. C. EASTICK, COMMANDER, ROYAL ARTILLERY, 9TH DIVISION, ACCEPTED THE SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES IN THE KUCHING AREA FROM THEIR COMMANDER, MAJOR-GENERAL LIYDE YAMAMARA, DURING A SURRENDER CEREMONY HELD ON BOARD THE RAN CORVETTE, HMAS KAPUNDA. SHOWN, SHIPS OF THE AUSTRALIAN KUCHING FORCE IN THE SARAWAK RIVER WAITING FOR THE SURRENDER CEREMONY TO COMMENCE.