| Place | Asia: Singapore, Changi |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 116040 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
SINGAPORE. 1945-09-13. POWS RELEASED FROM CHANGI PRISON CAMP WERE EVACUATED FROM SINGAPORE BY THE ...
Description
SINGAPORE. 1945-09-13. POWS RELEASED FROM CHANGI PRISON CAMP WERE EVACUATED FROM SINGAPORE BY THE AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP MANUNDA, THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN SHIP TO ARRIVE AT SINGAPORE AFTER THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE. SHOWN, PRIVATE (PTE) W. G. HYLAND, 2/40TH INFANTRY BATTALION (1) AND PTE T. BELL, 2/18TH INFANTRY BATTALION, LINED UP WAITING FOR ORDERS TO EMBARK.