| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096407 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Wewak, Wewak Area, Kairiru Island |
| Date made | 11 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KAIRIRU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-11. JAPANESE SOLDIERS UNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING THE ...
Description
KAIRIRU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-11. JAPANESE SOLDIERS UNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING THE BELONGINGS OF REAR-ADMIRAL SATO FROM A JAPANESE TO AN AUSTRALIAN TRUCK, DURING THE TRANSFER OF AN ADVANCE PARTY OF 63 OFFICERS AND OTHER RANKS OF THE JAPANESE ARMY AND NAVY FROM KAIRIRU TO MUSCHU ISLAND. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE THE ISLANDS ARE NOW UNDER THE CONTROL OF HQ 6 DIVISION.