| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 097896 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Keam, Ronald Noel |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KAHILI, BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-09-30. THE SURRENDER COMMISSION FROM HEADQUARTERS 2 CORPS IS ...
Description
KAHILI, BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-09-30. THE SURRENDER COMMISSION FROM HEADQUARTERS 2 CORPS IS SUPERVISING THE TRANSPORT OF JAPANESE ARMY AND NAVY TROOPS FROM THE BUIN AREA TO THE CONCENTRATION AREA ON FAURO ISLAND. SHOWN, A LANDING BARAGE MAKING AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO GET AN OVERLOADED BARGE OFF THE BEACH. THE JAPANESE HAD TO MOVE ASHORE WITH THEIR GEAR TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD.