019137 Accession Number: 019137

Description

Japan. 1945. Lieutenant Keith Johnson RANVR, of North Walkerville, SA, attached to the British Landing Force Headquarters, questioning two Japanese prisoners of war (POWs) in front of the building taken over in the Yokosuka Naval Base for use as headquarters. In the background, note the Australian Ensign and White Ensign flying over the main entrance.

Details

Accession Number
019137
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 019137

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