| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 097616 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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OCEAN ISLAND, 1945-10-01. NABETARI, A GILBERTESE ISLANDER WHO LIVED AT SEA FOR 7 MONTHS WHILE ...
Description
OCEAN ISLAND, 1945-10-01. NABETARI, A GILBERTESE ISLANDER WHO LIVED AT SEA FOR 7 MONTHS WHILE ESCAPING FROM THE JAPANESE DURING THEIR OCCUPATION OF THE ISLAND. MAJ R.F. WAKEFIELD, BRITISH DISTRICT OFFICER FOR OCEAN ISLAND, BROUGHT NABETARI FROM TARAWA TO OCEAN ISLAND FOR THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.