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
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseNational Archives of the United Kingdom
Identification Code   CO 1069-456-3
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Photo Size 552 x 695 pixels
Photos on Same Day 16 Sep 1945
Photos at Same Place Central District, Hong Kong
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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