| Accession Number | 019351 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 3x4", Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 3x4", Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Date made | 27 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Yokohama, Japan. 27 September 1945. Three officers who were survivors from HMAS Perth: Lieutenant ...
Description
Yokohama, Japan. 27 September 1945. Three officers who were survivors from HMAS Perth: Lieutenant William Gay of Balwyn, Vic; Lieutenant Commander Polo Owen of Darling Point, NSW, and Sub-Lieutenant Tom Robbins of Unley Park, SA. After the sinking of the cruiser HMAS Perth they were prisoners of war (POWs) in Sendai prison camp.