HOBJ0358 Accession Number: HOBJ0358

Description

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 and Non Commissioned officers (NCOs) marches beside the military truck that serves as a hearse. Japanese civilians watch from the footpath. The funeral service took place in the Sacred Heart Chapel, and was attended by a large congregation of mourners.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0358
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 24 January 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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