| Accession Number | F07456 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 3 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
O'Halloran, John Frederick M |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo |
| Date made | 11 May 1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Changing of the guard at the Emperor's palace
Description
On 11 May 1946, forty men under Lieutenant Chapman from 65 Australian Infantry Battalion took over guard duties from the American 7 Cavalry Regiment. This was the first BCOF guard on the Palace. Inspection of guard was made by Brigadier General Hoffman, US Cavalry Commander.
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Video of Changing of the guard at the Emperor's palace (video)