CURRENT / REMEMBERING THE LIBERATION OF SARAWAK FROM IMPERIAL JAPANESE OCCUPATION

TODAY, September 11 in 1945, Sarawak is liberated by the Allied Army from Imperial Japanese occupation. 

We remember the moment that commemorates this historic day, and the sacrifices made by some of Sarawak's true heroes.

- The NINE QUESTIONS Panel.

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THE UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER CEREMONY OF THE JAPANESE TO THE AUSTRALIAN FORCES IN KUCHING, SARAWAK | SEPTEMBER 11, 1945
Aboard the corvette HMAS Kapunda, General H. Yamamura, Commanding Officer of Japanese Forces in the Kuching area, hands is sword to Brigadier T. C. Eastick, Commanding Officer, Kuching Force, on the occasion of the formal signing of the Japanese surrender. In the right background is Lieutenant A. J. Ford Ranr, Commanding Officer of the Kapunda. At the extreme left a person is either broadcasting of making a recording of the proceedings. – Naval Historical Collection