British Rear Admiral Cecil Harcourt reading the terms of surrender to the Japanese representatives, Government House, Hong Kong, 16 Sep 1945. At left is Chinese Major General Pan Hwa Kuei and far left is Adm Bruce Fraser

Caption   British Rear Admiral Cecil Harcourt reading the terms of surrender to the Japanese representatives, Government House, Hong Kong, 16 Sep 1945. At left is Chinese Major General Pan Hwa Kuei and far left is Adm Bruce Fraser ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseNational Archives of the United Kingdom
Identification Code   CO 1069-456-1
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Photos on Same Day See all photos dated 16 Sep 1945
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 1 Sep 2016

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