| Accession Number | F01557 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 51 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
McInnes, Geoffrey |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
| Date made | 9 May 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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VE Day beer issue to troops, Morotai
Description
By order of the C-in-C and having regard for the stocks to hand, VE Day was marked by the issue of two bottles of beer for the price of one. Shows the arrival of the beer by ship, transporting it to the camp and issue to the men.
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Video of VE Day beer issue to troops, Morotai (video)