| Accession Number | DUKJ3465 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Dunkley, Harold Vaughan |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c September 1950 |
| Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) barracks building in Japan is on fire. Domestic ...
Description
A British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) barracks building in Japan is on fire. Domestic fires were common during the occupation period due to the enforced reliance on coke stoves and oil fires for heating and cooking. Several barracks buildings were burnt down.