| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095156 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MIVO RIVER, BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-08-18. MAJOR OTSU, AND SUPERIOR PRIVATE TAKESHITA, FLAG BEARER, ...
Description
MIVO RIVER, BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-08-18. MAJOR OTSU, AND SUPERIOR PRIVATE TAKESHITA, FLAG BEARER, MEMBERS OF A SURRENDER ENVOY RETURN TO LIEUTENANT-GENERAL M. KANDA, COMMANDER IMPERIAL JAPANESE 17 ARMY GROUP, CARRYING OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS FROM BRIGADIER A.R. GARRETT, BRIGADIER, GENERAL STAFF HEADQUARTERS 2 CORPS. THEY ARE WITH TROOPS ON THE WEST BANK OF THE MIVO RIVER FORD WAITING FOR THEIR ESCORT TO CROSS FROM THE EAST BANK.