| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 119402 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MACASSAR, CELEBES, 1945-09-21. OCCUPATION OF MACASSAR BY THE 2/27TH BATTALION. BRIGADIER (BRIG) ...
Description
MACASSAR, CELEBES, 1945-09-21. OCCUPATION OF MACASSAR BY THE 2/27TH BATTALION. BRIGADIER (BRIG) DOUGHERTY READ THE COMMANDER IN CHIEFS PROCLAMATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2000 NATIVES. VICE ADMIRAL OSHUGI AND OTHER JAPANESE OFFICERS WERE PRESENT. BRIG DOUGHERTY WITH DUTCH INTERPRETER ON DAIS ADDRESSES THE CROWD. (PHOTOGRAPHER SERGEANT F. BUTT)