The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The funeral of VX112288 Major (Maj) J R Fitzgerald, from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Headquarters, in the Sacred Heart Chapel, Kure. Four unidentified Australian Sergeants (Sgts) (one unsighted), guard the casket which is draped with the Union Jack. The serviceman's slouch hat (with BCOF colour patch), and belt are lying on top of the coffin. The Sergeants are in dress uniform and standing at attention with their heads bowed and the muzzles of their rifles resting on the toes of their boots. Wreaths and floral tributes surround the casket. Carnations and clippings from fir trees can be seen among the flowers.
A large group of mourners attend the funeral of VX112288 Major (Maj) J R Fitzgerald, from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Headquarters, in the Sacred Heart Chapel, Kure. The congregat
A large group of mourners attend the funeral of VX112288 Major (Maj) J R Fitzgerald from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Headquarters, in the Sacred Heart Chapel, Kure. The congregat
The funeral procession for VX112288 Major (Maj) J R Fitzgerald from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Headquarters, slowly makes its way down a Kure street. A group of officers, Non Com
A group of unidentified Australian British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) members act as pallbearers at the funeral of VX112288 Major (Maj) J R Fitzgerald from the British Commonwealth Occupatio
Unidentified coffin bearers carry the coffin from the Sacred Heart Chapel after the funeral service of SX11752 Staff Sergeant (SSgt) J Heylen, Australian Army Canteens Service, British Commonwealth Oc
Yokohama, Japan. 1950-01-25. The casket of VX112288 Major J. R. Fitzgerald, HQ, BCOF, surrounded by wreaths prior to the funeral service at the Commonwealth Cemetery.
