| Accession Number | P03541.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Japan: Kyushu-chiho |
| Date made | c 18 August 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of the Camp Commander, believed to be Tsuyoshi Sakai, of Fukuoka Camp No 7B ...
Description
Studio portrait of the Camp Commander, believed to be Tsuyoshi Sakai, of Fukuoka Camp No 7B prisoner of war camp located on Kyushu Island. The portrait was presented to Flight Lieutenant R R McSwiney and was inscribed in Japanese, but believed to be translated as 'New friend, Captain McSwiney, A memento on the occasion of our parting. Wishing you health and happiness. 1945, August, the day peace came.'