| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 097720 |
| 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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SAMANSO ISLAND, BOUGAINVILLE AREA. 1945-10-01. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE ALL HIGH ...
Description
SAMANSO ISLAND, BOUGAINVILLE AREA. 1945-10-01. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE ALL HIGH RANKING JAPANESE OFFICERS IN THE BUIN AREA WERE TRANSFERRED TO SAMANSO ISLAND. THEY USED THEIR OWN BARGES FOR THE TRANSFER AND WERE ESCORTED BY AUSTRALIAN FIELD SECURITY SERVICE. SHOWN, STAFF TROOPS AND JAPANESE OFFICERS COMING ASHORE.