| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096905 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Kumuia Yama |
| Date made | 17 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Three soldiers of the famous Chinese 88 Division which fought a renowned stand in Shanghai for ...
Description
Three soldiers of the famous Chinese 88 Division which fought a renowned stand in Shanghai for the French concession. They were brought from Singapore by the Japanese to work as labourers in New Britain during the Japanese occupation. Now liberated, they stand outside the internment camp to welcome Australian forces who entered the area after the Japanese surrender.