| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Kahili |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 115467 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 7 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A Japanese surrender envoy reading a message from his commander, Lieutenant-General (Lt-Gen) M ...
Description
A Japanese surrender envoy reading a message from his commander, Lieutenant-General (Lt-Gen) M Kanda, Commander, 17th Japanese Army, to Commander A E Fowler, RAN, representing Lt-Gen S G Savige, General Officer commanding 2 Corps, aboard the RAN frigate, HMAS Diamantina, anchored off Kahili Point, during the Japanese surrender negotiations.