| Place | Asia: Borneo, Balikpapan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 115060 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1945-09-05. DUE TO THE CONTACT MADE BY MEMBERS OF 7TH DIVISION WITH THE ...
Description
BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1945-09-05. DUE TO THE CONTACT MADE BY MEMBERS OF 7TH DIVISION WITH THE JAPANESE AT THEIR HEADQUARTERS ON THE SEMOI RIVER, REAR ADMIRAL NOMEJA, IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY, SENT A PARTY OF ENVOYS TO BALIKPAPAN FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON SURRENDER ARRANGEMENTS IN THE AREA. SHOWN, THE JAPANESE ENVOYS CROSSING A DRY CREEK BED TO ENTER THE CAMP PREPARED FOR THEM. FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED FOR THEM TO HAVE A CLEAN UP AND A MEAL BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE ARRANGED CONFERENCE.