| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 099192 |
| 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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CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-12-01. CORPORAL YAMAMOTO GIVING EVIDENCE TO THE INTERPRETER TO ...
Description
CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-12-01. CORPORAL YAMAMOTO GIVING EVIDENCE TO THE INTERPRETER TO TRANSLATE AT THE TRIAL OF LIEUTENANT TAZAKI, WHO WAS CHARGED WITH AND LATER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CANNIBALISM, MUTILATING AND EATING THE FLESH OF AN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION AT SOARIN, NEW GUINEA. IN THE BACKGROUND IS THE DEFENDING OFFICER, CAPTAIN J. WATSON.