| Place | Asia: Borneo, Tarakan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110357 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TARAKAN ISLAND. 1945-06-29. ALL PEOPLE UNDER THE CONTROL OF NETHERLANDS INDIES CIVIL ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 1945-06-29. ALL PEOPLE UNDER THE CONTROL OF NETHERLANDS INDIES CIVIL ADMINISTRATION WERE GRANTED A HOLIDAY, THEIR FIRST SINCE D DAY, TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF PRINCE BERNHARD OF HOLLAND. THE DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES CELEBRATED IN THEIR OWN WAY. SHOWN, BRIGADIER D A WHITEHEAD, COMMANDER 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE (1) REPRESENTING THE AUSTRALIAN TROOPS ON TARAKAN, MEETING OFFICERS OF NETHERLAND CIVIL ADMINISTRATION BEFORE INSPECTING NETHERLAND EAST INDIES TROOPS. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- LIEUTENANT C BRUGGINK (3); CAPTAIN JEZEER (6).