LORD MOUNTBATTEN & OFFICERS At JAPANESE SURRENDER - SINGAPORE 1945 WWII PHOTO
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This original WWII photo is marked - Army Film And Photo Section, SEAC, Dope Sheet SE 4710-32 Sep. '45.SINGAPORE VICTORY PARADE..... 12th September 1945. Before the signing of the surrender of Singapore, Lord Louis Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia, inspected men of the Royal Navy, The RAF Regiment, and Australian and Indian Troops.
After the surrender had been signed in the conference room of the Municipal Building and the ...Japanese representatives marched away, Lord Louis appeared on the steps with his Chief's of Staff. There he read his order of the day.
The Union Jack was hoisted by Naval ratings, 'God Save The King' was played by the band of Royal Marines and the Supremo led in three cheers for the King.
SE 4732 .. Lord Louis reading his order of the day. On his left are (1) Admiral Sir Arthur J. Power, (2) General Sir William Slim. On his right (3) General R.A. Wheeler and (4) Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park.
This photo is in good condition and measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". A unique Japanese surrender and WWII photo.
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After the surrender had been signed in the conference room of the Municipal Building and the ...Japanese representatives marched away, Lord Louis appeared on the steps with his Chief's of Staff. There he read his order of the day.
The Union Jack was hoisted by Naval ratings, 'God Save The King' was played by the band of Royal Marines and the Supremo led in three cheers for the King.
SE 4732 .. Lord Louis reading his order of the day. On his left are (1) Admiral Sir Arthur J. Power, (2) General Sir William Slim. On his right (3) General R.A. Wheeler and (4) Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park.
This photo is in good condition and measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4". A unique Japanese surrender and WWII photo.
Thanks for looking. Don't forget to check out my other listings.
