Japanese Navy Vice Admiral Ruitaro Fujita arriving at Government House, Hong Kong, for the surrender ceremonies while escorted by a Royal Marine, 16 Sep 1945. Note Thompson M1A1.

Caption   Japanese Navy Vice Admiral Ruitaro Fujita arriving at Government House, Hong Kong, for the surrender ceremonies while escorted by a Royal Marine, 16 Sep 1945. Note Thompson M1A1. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseNational Archives of the United Kingdom
Identification Code   CO 1069-456-3
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Photos on Same Day See all photos dated 16 Sep 1945
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 1 Sep 2016
Licensing  Public Domain



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