| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 019004 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Date made | August 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Bougainville. August 1945. Japanese interpreter Mr Takahashi who accompanied the envoy, Captain ...
Description
Bougainville. August 1945. Japanese interpreter Mr Takahashi who accompanied the envoy, Captain Takenaka, aboard HMAS Lithgow during the Japanese surrender, is seen here being searched to make sure that he was not carrying grenades or concealed arms.