| Accession Number | F07495 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 7 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Cuthbert, Allan George |
| Place made | Japan: Eta Jima |
| Date made | 7 July 1947 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Kamaon Regimental Band beat the retreat
Description
At BCOF HQ, Eta Jima, the Chief of Staff O33 Air Vice Marshal Francis Masson Bladin inspected and took the salute when the Kamaon Regimental Band Beat the Retreat in front of the BCOF HQ buildings. This ceremony, which was colourful and impressive, was conducted by the Band Major Jhalan Singh without a single word of command. The ceremony was watched by a large number of Allied troops among the many spectators.
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