096127 Accession Number: 096127

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MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-09-11. JAPANESE TROOPS APPARENTLY HAD PLENTY OF BEER AT ONE STAGE JUDGING BY THE PILE OF EMPTY KAREN NIPPONESE EXPORT BEER BOTTLES. THE AREA IS NOW OCCUPIED BY HEADQUARTERS 6 DIVISION TROOPS. THE ISLAND WAS SURRENDERED BY REAR-ADMIRAL SATO TO MAJOR GENERAL ROBERTSON, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 6 DIVISION, ON 10 SEPTEMBER 1945.

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Accession Number
096127
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
11 September 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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