| Accession Number | F07350 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 8 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Scale, Clement Stewart |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Central Bougainville, Torokina |
| Date made | 23 September 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Japanese prisoners at Torokina
Description
The Japanese garrison on Nauru Island was transferred by sea to a special compound at Torokina. Daily inspection of compound was carried out by SX1442 Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Ronald Matthews, 9 Australian Infantry Battalion, War Compound Commandant, and his officers. Special attention was made to inspection of the Japanese cook's hands and nails for cleanliness. 16572 Lance Corporal William John King, 9 Australian Infantry Battalion, on guard with a Vickers Machine gun on one of the control towers.
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Video of Japanese prisoners at Torokina (video)