| Accession Number | 135591 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | 1 May 1968 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Mrs Matsue Matsuo receives from Mr W R Lancaster, Director, ...
Description
Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Mrs Matsue Matsuo receives from Mr W R Lancaster, Director, Australian War Memorial the senninbari (belt of a thousand stiches) worn by her son, Lieutenant Keiu Matsuo, who lost his life in a Japanese midget submarine during the attack on Sydney Harbour, 31st May 1942. Identified personnel are Mr H Payne, Senior Attendant (in uniform centre rear) Mr J Rutherford, Keeper of Relics (second from right, standing) and Mrs Matsuo's daughter, Mrs Fujie Saeki (right foreground).