| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096134 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Wewak, Wewak Area, Muschu Island |
| Date made | 11 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-11. A JAPANESE SOLDIER WITH HIS HEAD ON HIS KNEES, LOOKING ...
Description
MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-11. A JAPANESE SOLDIER WITH HIS HEAD ON HIS KNEES, LOOKING DEJECTED. THE AREA IS NOW OCCUPIED BY HEADQUARTERS 6 DIVISION. THE ISLAND WAS SURRENDERED BY REAR-ADMIRAL SATO TO MAJOR GENERAL ROBERTSON, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 6 DIVISION, ON 10 SEPTEMBER 1945.