World War 2, South West Pacific Theatre, Surrender Ceremony, 1945

Overview

General ADACHI and General ROBERTSON prior to signing of Japanese surrender, 15-9-1945

Historical information

Lieutenant General Hatazo Adachi, GOC XVIII Japanese Army, surrendered his sword to Major General H C H Robertson, GOC 6th Australian Division, before 3,000 troops of the 6th Division during the surrender ceremony at Wom Airstrip near Wewak, New Guinea.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA30685
Item type
Width
100 mm
Height or length
70 mm
Contextual Information

P1990.42
AHMS IRN 30685

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-3.5789878259938, 143.66827028679

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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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