| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00919.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Shearston, Doug |
| Place made | Borneo: Balikpapan |
| Date made | 10 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Surrender of all Japanese forces in the Balikpapan area, at the 2/1 Pioneer Battalion ...
Description
Surrender of all Japanese forces in the Balikpapan area, at the 2/1 Pioneer Battalion Headquarters, Tempadoeng. The Japanese surrender party considering terms of surrender, are, from left to right: unknown Japanese staff officer; unknown Japanese staff officer; Rear Admiral Nomeja, Imperial Japanese Navy; Captain Yendo, staff officer. In the background can be seen the divisional war artist at work, and the tent lines.