| Place | Asia: China, Hainan Island, Sama Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 030354/04 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Sama Bay, Hainan Island. c. 28 August 1945. Members of the US Office of Strategic Services who ...
Description
Sama Bay, Hainan Island. c. 28 August 1945. Members of the US Office of Strategic Services who dropped on Hainan Island on 27 August 1945 to liberate Allied prisoners of war (POWs), including members of the 2/21st Australian Infantry Battalion Group. Pictured, left to right: Lieutenant Peter Fong; Lieutenant Brakey; Japanese Interpreter; Lieutenant Bradley; Sergeant McCarty; Sergeant Horne; Lieutenant Walker; Major John Singlaub (Commanding Officer) and Captain Leonard Woods.