New Zealand. Army. J Force

Date: [ca 1940-1950]

From: de Castro, Ian Douglas, 1923-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6577-4

Description: Handbook on the `Inspection, maintenance, and care of army vehicles (wheeled)' (1941); soldier's pay book for use on active service (1944-1946); Post Office savings-bank war gratuity pass-book (1948); unused Japanese postcard; souvenir calendar for RMS `Strathmore' and programme for mock race meeting on board, 27th Battalion (1946); souvenir programme for HMT `Chitral'; postcards showing the effects of the atomic bomb in Japan; programme for Social Welfare concert, Yamaguchi (1946); YMCA leaflet showing facilities at Maadi Camp; photograph of Freyberg portrait by Peter McIntyre; copies of Maori Battalion marching song, `Ake! ake! Kia kaha e!' Other Titles - Middle East Rifle Meeting (MERM) (1945) Other Titles - Ake! Ake! Kia kaha e! Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1992-1997?

By: Ogonowska-Coates, Halina, active 1990s

Reference: OHColl-0327

Description: Interviews with veterans of J-Force, the New Zealand soldiers who were part of the occupying force in Japan after World War II. Topics discussed include: responsibilities during the occupation, interactions with local Japanese, visiting sites of atomic bomb blasts, possible exposure to radiation, attitude of the RSA to J-Force veterans Access Contact - see Oral History Librarian Awards/funding - the project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Halina Ogonowska-Coates Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012846 - OHC-012856 Quantity: 11 C90 cassette(s). 3 transcript(s). 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available for 3 interviews only. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Halina Ogonowska-Coates, Christchurch, 1997

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-125

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; nearly all contain captions. RNZAF pilots arriving at a jetty with their kit (the name `Fleming' is stamped on one of the bags); Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier proposes a toast at the wedding of Flying Officer Erling Ziesler & Florance Hoadley which took place a Iwakuni; Lt Gen V H Sturdee chatting with Miss Burys Burrell on the wharf at Kure (includes Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier, Brigadier A R Garrett & Col G Jenkins); group of housegirls employed at a 2NZEF Officers' Mess; drum roll at Empire Day celebrations (J A Harvey, J W Sewell & I R M Brewer.) Series of photos taking during the military funeral for Sgt E M N McLaughlin, RNZA, who was buried at Yokohama. Photograph taken during the BCOF Rifle Shooting Competition Championship meeting held at Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku where BCOF had a training school. Group photo of Sgt J B Nichols (Australia), Staff Sgt J W Slate (USA), Sgt L E Rosie (NZ), Cpl W K Green (USA), Pte A W Cox (Australia) & Staff Sgt J L Arth (USA). Convalescent Kiwis from 6th NZ General Hospital with their nurses on a days outing to Japanese Inland Sea; Chofu street scene; guard of NZ Divisional Cavalry,and band of 2NZEF (Japan) playing prior to the changing of the guard; Lt Col J A Worsnop inspecting the parade at HQ 2NZEF on the occasion of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth, accompanied by Lt L Catfield & Major E J Horwood; members of 3rd NZ Regiment stationed at HQ, Chofu for guard duties photographed at the formal dinner to celebrate the wedding (Ptes M D Barry, I Cleverely; E Armstrong, J Lewis & N Logan); guests at the Kokkasa Hotel on the shores of Lake Biwa chatting in the garden with kimono-clad Japanese women; men on board the `Dunera' on return to NZ; fire damage at Chofu; portion of the audience during a performance by NZ Concert Party for 2 NZ Divisional Cavalry at YMCA Hall, Mizuba; Miss Margaret Richmond singing at the concert accompanied on the piano by Henry Rudolph. Gift shop at Chofu run by Australian Canteen Services (Pte G M Roberts examining a string of pearls); members of HQ Pay Office counting the new currency to be used by Occupation Forces (Sgt T J Duffy, Pte K Simpson, Sgt V G Brooker & Sgt J A Mitchell); polling booth for Japanese House of Representatives elections (Sgt J L Smith supervising); members of 2NZEF (Japan) band playing outside Brigade Headquarters, Chofu watched by Japanese children; soldiers on a route march; Lt-General H C H Robertson being greeted by Rear Admiral Woodhouse of cruiser HMS Newfoundland during visit of British Pacific Fleet to Kure. Members of NZ Guard Battalion sightseeing in Tokyo - Photo taken on roof of the new BCOF `OR's' Club (Pte M D R Munroe, Pte F W Moore, Pte L A Whitlow & Trooper K E March); Trooper K E March taking a photo from the roof of the Union Jack Club (the new BCOF club) with the Nippon Geikjo (theatre) in the background. New Zealanders voting on Eta Jima (Capt W Dillon, Lt W A Simpson, Capt V Henderson, Capt A C Widdell, Lt-Col A O Gillespie, F/Lt Atkinson); Brigadier Clifton recording a vote. Series of photos taken during the visit of Hon F Jones - Inspecting guard of honour on arrival at Iwakuni accompanied by Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier; greeted by Air Vice Marshal F M Bladin; at Beppu; meeting Lt-Colonel W H Leeming at Mahratta Ball, Tokyo. View of BCOF sub-base, the Nagai Building, known as Empire House, and next to this is the Kishimoto Building (General MacArthur's Headquarters); Nissan Ohta (Japanese car). Quantity: 110 b&w original photographic print(s). 18 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1945 - 1947

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WII-Japan-1947-01

Description: Shows a masthead for the "Nippon Times" above a map of Japan surrounded by cherry blossoms, peace doves flying, and the flags of Britain, America, Japan and New Zealand. Maurice Rooklyn the magician was in Japan in 1947, and may have been a member of the J Force. Charles Cabot the stage door manager at the Opera House, was a friend of Rooklyn. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - To Charles / Best Wishes from Rooklyn on Tour / Japan / 1947 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on silk scarf.. Physical Description: Colour print, on silk scarf 430 x 410 mm.

Date: [1946-1948]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-04

Description: Albums compiled by New Zealand Government agencies documenting J Force, the New Zealand occupation force in Japan, March 1946 - October 1948. From March 1947 until October 1948 the official photographer was William Charles Hopper. Arrangement: Albums housed at PA1-q-305 to PA1-q-310 Quantity: 6 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1947-1948

By: Williams, James Leonard, 1928-1996

Reference: PA-Group-00209

Description: Photographs of Japan taken and collected by Corporal James Leonard Williams during service with J Force, 1947-1948. Includes studio portrait of Williams in military uniform. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 74 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material transferred from there - To Manuscripts & Archives - New Zealand Armed Forces Statement of Service.

Date: [1990s?]

By: Sisam, Wally J, active 1940-2003

Reference: MS-Papers-7887

Description: Transcripts of diaries kept by Wally Sisam while he was a soldier in the Auckland East Coast Mounted Rifles and in the 20th Armoured Regiment when he sailed on the `Mooltan', arriving first in Egypt and then going to Italy where he served from 1944 to 1945; also includes transcripts of letters written home from Italy, 1944-1945 and from Japan in 1946 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr W J Sisam, Katikati, per Mr P Mackay, Katikati, Nov 2003

Date: ca 1945-ca 1947

From: Harper, Ian, fl 1946-1967 : Photographs relating to service in J Force

Reference: PA1-o-1232

Description: Photographs of a band on the parade ground of the barracks at Yamaguchi; a barracks building on fire; street scenes and other views of towns; Motor vehicles, especially army trucks; a group of soldiers. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1943-1946

By: Moss, Brian Charles Hutton, 1919-1955

Reference: MS-Papers-2281

Description: Diaries provide a detailed day-by-day description of his military activities together with descriptions of cities he visited Source of title - Supplied title Moss served with 27 Battalion in Italy, 1943-1946 and in March 1946 joined J Force in Japan. Quantity: 7 folder(s) (13 volumes). 0.07 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-128

Description: Multiple copies of official photographs; all contain captions. Series of photos taken during the celebrations to mark Princess Elizabeth's wedding in 1947 - March past held by BCOF outside the Imperial Palace; Lt-Col H C H Robertson taking the salute (also on dias Brigadier R N L Hopkins, Commander 34 Aust. Brigade, Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier (Air Officer commanding BCAIR), Air Vice Marshal P J MacAuley (Chief of Staff, BCOF); another view of those on the stand, in addition to above - Col H M Foster (Commander BCOF Sub-Area, Tokyo), Brigadier L Potter, Col E P Dickson (Commander of UK component of BCOF), Col H S Tubbs (US 8th Army Liasion Officer to BCOF), and Capt W A Simpson (ADC to General Robertson); guests at reception given at Marunouchi Hotel, Tokyo - R L G Challis (NZ Govt representative in Japan), Miss Rama Rau & Mr S D Smith (NZ Broadcasting Unit). Series of photographs taken during three day tour of inspection of the NZ occupation area of Japan by Air Vice-Marshal J P J Macauley (Chief of Staff, BCOF) and Mrs Macauley - Arrival of his C-47 Dakota aircraft at Ozuki airfield and Guard of Honour of men from 2nd Battalion; Capt Ross Wright escorts Macauley as he inspects Maori guard of honour; visit to 6th NZ General Hospital and chatting with patient R W Leach of Greymouth & at hospital accompanied by Lt-Col J A Worsnop, Capt J Manning, Col N Pettit (Senior Medical Officer); Mrs Macauley talking with Sister B Marvin; with Pte M Baker on the rifle range at 2nd Battalion's new camp at Ozuki; with Lt-Col R B Dawson (CO of 3rd Battalion); Lt-Col McCaskill, Brigadier L Potter, Capt Bruce & Capt J S Manning accompanying Macauley & Mrs Macauley on inspection tour of vegetable garden at Ozuki where kumara are grown; looking at `Wasp' belonging to 3rd Battalion (Lt-Col R B Dawson, Sgt D Ashton & Major W Langevad); Mrs Macauley with Major K Mosheim (Officer commanding Army Education Service in Japan). Series of photographs taken during the fire which destroyed the 2nd Australian Salvage Depot in the Kobe Steel Company's property at Chofu. Firefighters include Pte G W Tomlins, Cpl C T R Jaggard, Pte K H Bloxham. Photographs during the visit of Commander-in-Chief of BCOF, Lt-Gen H C H Robertson to Shimonoseki - Shaking hands with Major B Boyd; saluting Guard of Honour from 2nd Battalion. Photographs taken at Bofu of the first Qantas Empire Airways Lancastrian plane on new Australia to Japan air service - Arrival of passenger Capt H A McQuire; unloading mail from the plane; Japanese pressmen watching a reporter from Asashi Shimbun attaching a small canister containing exposed film to a carrier pigeon. Indoor basketball match between WAACs and 2 Echelon (Vera Jackson, Cpl Jack Rodley, Pearl Hunt, Staff Sgt Ray Redmon, Cpl Bill Bailey, Pat Cronin & Pearl Gilmore); group photos of team of sergeants who defeated the officers of Headquarters, 2NZEF at rugby and won the Kobe Cup (all named) and of Officers' team (all named); Major J W McMurray (J-Force Brigade Major) presenting cup to Captain of the Sergeants' team, Staff Sgt P Lyons; photos taken during the match. Quantity: 256 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1942-1946

By: King, Gilbert Arthur Newman, 1923-2006

Reference: PA1-o-1453

Description: Album of photographs taken and collected by Gilbert Arthur Newman King (1922-2007) while serving with 2NZEF 1942-1945, and with J Force in 1946. Comprises: 87th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery, Lyttelton and Mt Pleasant, 10 June 1942 to 18 August 1943. Scenes in Florence, Siena, Pisa, Bari and Naples, 18 October 1945 to 21 February 1946. Voyage from Naples to Japan aboard "Strathmore" via Port Said, Suez Canal, Colombo, Singapore, Hong Kong, 21 February 1946 to 19 March 1946 Scenes in Japan, showing views of Kure, Yamaguchi and Kiwa Voyage home from Kure to Wellington aboard "Chitral", via Guam, 24 August 1946 to 8 September 1946. At home with family, 8 September 1946. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black card bound album 24.7 x 30.5 cm Provenance: Donated by Mr W R Schofield, Christchurch, in 2009

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-124

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; nearly all contain captions. Images include: Disembarkation of advance party from `Cheshire' at Kure; fancy dress party for children of servicemen living at HQ BCOF on Etajima; changing of the BCOF guard in Tokyo (3rd NZ Battalion); general view of Anzac Day parade held at Anzac Park, Kure; Guard of Honour for Lt-Gen H C H Robertson (Colonel-in-Chief of BCOF) on his return to Japan (includes Flying Officer Peter Frame & Squadron Leader D F St George & Capt W A Simpson (ADC to the General); fire damage to 22nd NZ Battalion camp at Senzaki; soldiers of 4th NZ Guard Battalion relaxing at the Bankers Club, Tokyo (Driver F G Appleton, Padre H Whitfield, Dvr R F Burgiss, Dvr D R Hiscox & Pfc R J Neson of Texas); S/Sgt N R Fussell watching an examination at an open-air dental surgery; Christ Church, Nara where the 22nd General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Japan was held; group photo of those attending the Synod (Archbishop C W West-Watson, Padre H G Taylor (senior chaplain of 2NZEF (Japan), Rev W T Williams and others); group photo of officers of the 4th NZ Guard Battalion. Garden party held at Commonwealth House, Tokyo by Mr & Mrs McMahon-Ball, British Commonwealth representative on the Allied Council in Japan (includes Col D T Maxwell, Lt-Gen Robert Eichelberger, Brigadier L Potter & Mr Challis (NZ Trade Commissioner)); Brigadier R H Quilliam chatting with Commander Lane of the Royal Australian Navy at the garden party; General Shang Chen, head of the Chinese Military Mission in Japan talking with Mr W McMahon-Ball at the party; guests at the garden party (Capt W I Parry (Australian Military Forces), F/Lieut E Mason (RAAF) and Major P H Martin being served refreshments on the lawn; Mr & Mrs McMahon welcoming Lt-Col G M McCaskill & Capt P J Rodgers; general view of the guests at the garden party. 4th NZ Guard Battalion ball held at Tokyo Kai-Kan - View of crowd at supper table; dancers on the floor. Scenes from the Freyberg Cup rugby match played at Yamaguchi between 27th Battalion and Divisional Cavalry Regiment - Spectators; Minister of Defence, Hon F Jones arriving accompanied by Lt-Col W F Titchener, Major-Gen N W McD Weir; Lt-Col W F Titchener & Lt-Col J A Worsnop watching the match; practice game several weeks before the Freyberg Cup match (Pte C H Hovell, Lance-Cpl C F A Paul, Driver P F Linly & Sgt J Connolly taking part).. Scenes of NZ rugby players competing for the Duntroon Cup at Yamaguchi against Australia (includes players A J Smeaton, G V Plunkett, H D Brown, C Taite, B Knight) Hon F Jones inspecting a guard of honour from 22nd NZ Battalion on his arrival at Headquarters, 2NZEF, Chofu, accompanied by Major-Gen N W McD Weir & Brigadier L Potter; Lt R A Wright & Pte L F Flay on leave at Meiji Art Gallery; aerial views of snow-covered Mt Fuji; NZ Concert Party on stage at Piccadilly Theatre, Tokyo; soldiers relaxing on deck on board `Aotearoa' on a trip round the coast of Chofu. Scenes from the elections of the Japanese House of Representatives - Intelligence Section of 2NZEF (Japan) supervising at polling booths; speaking to an audience at a wrestling match at Hayashikane Shipyards (Sgt J R Irwin & Pte B B Wisnesky).. 14 NZ Squadron on parade in front of their damaged hangars at Iwakuni; group of engineers from 5th Field Company, NZE (Sprs C E George, W R Burns, P Forbes & B Logan); earthquake damage at roadway at Kure dockside (1947). Includes article by Sue Upton about Len Hutchings and his WWII photographs. Caption for group photo of senior staff officers, Component Commanders of BCOF, and Commanders of Allied Military Governemnt regions who were photographed at a farewell dinner for Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier on the eve of his departure from Japan (names included) Quantity: 190 b&w original photographic print(s). 8 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1946-1947

From: Gillespie, Oliver Arthur, 1895-1960 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0593-7

Description: Letters written while serving with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1945-1948

By: Hadfield, William Vernon, 1916-2009

Reference: MS-Papers-6367

Description: Papers relating to Hadfield's work as an agricultural expert. They include reports issued by the Natural Resources Section of the General Headquarters Supreme Command for the Allied Powers. Also reports on aspects of Japanese agriculture in the immediate aftermath of World War Two and notes on agricultural topics used for the training of Japanese farmers and improvement of Japanese agriculture. Lt Hadfield served as the officer in charge of the Agriculture Section of the New Zealand forces serving with the 2 NZEF (Japan) Quantity: 4 folder(s). 0.13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1945-1952

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-012-2

Description: Arrangement: This collection is made up of empty negative envelopes to each of which is attached a file print. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History Collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). The material in this collection is from the "J" series. The negatives will be housed in this sequence in the negative stores. (Feb 1995) Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-135

Description: Multiple copies of assorted official and unofficial photographs; most contain captions. Series of photographs of units of the British Pacific Fleet's visit to Japan (Vice-Admiral Sir Dennis W Boyd); Allied Missions visit to Kure; first WAAFs to visit Japan, photographed with Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier and Wing Commander R A C Barkley; series of photographs of Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, including instruction of students of the Indian wing (resettlement programme); King's Birthday Parade in Tokyo (2nd Bn, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles; 30th Field Battery, Royal Artillery; 268 Indian Brigade); parade in honour of Princess Elizabeth's wedding in Tokyo; series of photographs of Royal Welch Fusiliers, including Cadet Ensigns of the F.A.N.Y. Canteen staff stationed at Tokushima; visit of the Chaplains General of the AMF; visit of Mr & Mrs MacMahon Ball; Mrs H C H Robertson visiting 130 Australian General Hospital; visit of Lord and Lady Tedder; visit of French frigate `Decouverte' to Kure (Commander Huert with Capt W W P Shirley-Rollison). Indian Army Signals Detachment (Indian Air Formation Signals) at Iwakuni; visit of five British MPs; Shikoku earthquake relief and rescue work; aftermath of Kure bomb damage (including dock area); Pilot H Hurn's hobby farm on waste land; BCAIR police checking for illegal trafficking on river boats; contraband cargo captured from Chinese junk at Yanai by Australian Air Force personnel; sumo wrestlers; Japanese home in ruins of Kure shrine; Kure street scene; view of Hiroshima showing plane dropping safety leaflets; view of garden party at British Embassy, Tokyo. Series of photographs taken during `Safety Week' campaign Gloucester House, last of 16 holiday hostels opened for BCOF personnel, near Kobe; Rear-Admiral A M Bledsoe, Commander of US Naval Support Group, with Air Vice Marshal J P Macauley, Chief of Staff, HQ BCOF; conference of Japanese YWCA (Miss Leila Bridgman, Miss Jean Begg and Mrs Frederic Newhouse, National President of YWCA of Great Britain); crowd scene during visit of Emperor Hirohito to Hiroshima; C-in-C BCOF Conference at Eta Jima (named on back). Series of photographs of the British and Indian Division of BCOF race meeting at Okayama; series of photographs of dedication of the font at St George's Garrison Church at Eta Jima Photographs taken of facilities, life and Japanese staff at Eta Jima; leaflet drop from a Dakota as part of a reafforestation scheme; Dakota and Auster aircraft at Iwakuni; emergency airstrip at Okayama (from the air); Sgt J I Rattray & Cpl N H Bashford with a Japanese-American translating captured Japanese Air Force documents; group at picnic lunch (Air Vice Marshal Bouchier, Gen Robertson, Col E P Dickson & Major General Clovis Byers, Chief of Staff 8th US Army); Japanese language class; Japanese school children at outdoor class on an island in the Inland sea. Quantity: 233 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-132

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; most contain captions. Aftermath of war as seen at Kure docks; Japanese vessels being searched for contraband cargo; bread making (Pte H W Roger); instruction of firefighting squad (Pte H E Cooper and Australian soldiers); stores arriving at YWCA Transit Club at Kure; Beris Burrell being served tea in the garden of YWCA Transit Club; Miss Belle Turner (in charge of Transit Club) going over the stock sheets; YWCA staff in the lounge; Anzac Day parade at Kure; Col D Maxwell (Commander of BCOF Sub Base Tokyo) visits BCOF leave centre at Lakeside Hotel, Nikko (talking with S/Sgt J Cockerell and Sgt J S Smith); Vice Admiral Sir Dennis W Boyd (Commander-in-Chief of British Pacific Fleet) inspecting a guard of honour; photo of front page of `BCON', 20 April 1946; Pte H W Clark & Pte R H Jury (members of Young Farmers Club) on visit to an experimental farm near Bofu; on leave at a Japanese inn (Lt N F Tolerton, Sgt R J Anderson & Driver W J East); library of Army Education Centre (AC2 G P Redmond & LAC W Matthews); Pte J Burgess with his Japanese souvenirs; sightseeing at Kobe; group photo of officers and men of 2nd Battalion on occasion of Lt Gen Robertson's final farewell tour of the NZ area at Ozuki; fish being inspected by Sgt J R Anderson at Yamaguchi. Series of photographs relating to chicken sexing (Miss I F Turner and others); cherry blossom time at Eta Jima (Sgt L F Goffin, Sgt V G Brooker); photos taken during visit of Dr J Newman-Morris, Chairman of National Council of Australian Red Cross to Miyajima; Lord Tedder speaking to LAC J E Daniel; Major Gen W Bridgeford, Quartermaster General of Australian Forces on visit to Kure; `Bladin's Beach', Eta Jima; group photo of NZ rugby team who defeated Australian team to win the Duntroon Cup (all named); Pte Kay Jones at Dogoyama ski field; group of international photographers Lt-Gen H C H Robertson taking the salute during the march past at the Tokyo Parade on the Imperial Plaza, and leading the cheers for Princess Elizabeth; photos taken in the dry cleaning department; Lt-Gen H C H Robertson's return to Japan; Lt Gen Robertson presenting Sgt G J Molloy with a cup; large group of unidentified senior military personnel. HMS Commonwealth Sheild which is competed for among gun crews; Kawana Hotel; Japanese children with Royal Welsh Fusiliers in Tokushima Prefecture; ornamental lake in grounds of Maiko Hotel; training flights at Bofu (81 Wing Mustang); emergency airstrip at Okayama; Dakota and Auster at airstrip at Iwakuni; garden party in grounds of the British Embassy, Tokyo; Major-Gen D ennant Cowan of British & Indian Division of BCOF inspecting a guard at the Headquarters of 2nd Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers; NZ Concert Party at Iwakuni; Air Vice Marshal F M Bladin paying an official visit to Rear Admiral Bledsoe on board US cruiser Fall River; aerial view of Kure; archery practise; St George's Garrison Church at Eta Jima; interior of Other Ranks Club, Kure. Quantity: 199 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1945-1946

By: Long, William Henry, 1924-2009

Reference: MS-Papers-9012

Description: Diaries kept by Long while in Italy toward the end of World War II, and then in Japan where he was serving with J-Force. Also, notebook describing monuments and other items of interest in Siena, Italy, together with a Japanese dictionary cum phrasebook, in his handwriting. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 4 volume(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Transfers: Copies of NZEF publications and other printed material have been transferred to the printed collections - To Book Collections - Copies of magazines and printed matter.

Date: 1945-1952

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-013-1

Description: Arrangement: This collection is made up of empty negative envelopes to each of which is attached a file print. They were scattered throughout the wax boxes in which the War History Collection had been housed for the last eight years. In giving the collection a general order they have been sorted into their series groups. They have not been arranged in numerical sequence as yet (though some might be so arranged). The material in this collection is from the "J" series. The negatives will be housed in this sequence in the negative stores. (Feb 1995) Quantity: 1 container(s) (box).

Date: 1945-1948

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-131

Description: Multiple copies of official and unofficial photographs; most contain captions. Visit of Archbishop C W West Waston; dedication of St Patrick's Church at Hiro (Headquarters of 34 Australian Infantry Brigade); group at Empire Day reception in Tokyo ( Charge-Sister E A Airey, Col G Jenkins, R L C Challis, Brigadier L Potter, Charge-Sister E M Webb, Col H M Foster, and Sister M A Scott); Empire Day parade at Imperial Plaza, Tokyo; Australian children at church on `Mothering Sunday'; inspection of Japanese boats; capture of Korean vessel; BCOF Talent Quest (winners of silver cup - Pte Ron Tuhoro, Pte Bob Kopua, Bill Heremaia, and R Anaru); Pte Rangi Haronga & Pte George Solomon playing at the radio Talent Quest; `Cosmopolitans' Band (includes LAC Wally Matthews of NZ). Series of photographs of BCOF housing on the island of Eta Jima; BCOF army school at Eta Jima; BCOF children's party at Eta Jima; YMCA helpers reading the British Commonwealth Occupation Force daily newspaper (BCON) at YMCA club at BCOF headquarters, Eta Jima (group includes Miss A Jones of Wellington); 130 Australian General Hospital at Eta Jima; Hodogaya Park (British Commonwealth Cemetery near Yokohama); series of photographs taken during the visit of Hon F Jones, NZ Minister of Defence; anniversary party at Corporals' Club at Iwakuni (group includes A M Gibbs, Corporal A Withers, Corporal J Lewis, and others); ANZAC Parade and medal presentations held at Kure (Capt V H Gilchrist); series of photographs taken on day of the unveiling of memorial plaque to William Adams, first British sailor to land in Japan, by Lt-Gen H C H Robertson. Lt-Gen H C H Robertson handing over the jewel box, to be presented to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her wedding, to Capt M J Smythe, who had been selected to courier the gold lacquer box to London; group photo of Commander-in-Chief BCOF, Lt-Gen Robertson and others; Sgt M Johnston & family with Miss J Earle, YWCA representative with BCOF in Japan; Mr & Mrs W MacMahan Ball with Lt-Gen Robertson. Wedding photographs - Cables wedding; Law wedding; Stanton wedding; Capt Gordon Surgenor of Auckland, bestman at one of the weddings, with the bridesmaids. Wing Comander S G Quill; 14 Royal NZ Air Force Squadron ceremonial parade at Iwakuni; visit of units of British Pacific Fleet; Corsair aircraft of No 14 Squadron, RNZAF flying past the control launch during realistic war exercises over the Inland Sea; BCOF Athletic Championships at Anzac Park, Kure (Lt W M Smeeton winning the high jump); group sunbathing at Miyajima (group includes Pte J Eaton, Pte N Castles, Pte C L Rider); cycling demonstration; Col C W Nye, Officer Commanding 130 Australian General Hospital holding baby Susan Margaret Abrahams; presentation to Lt-Gen Robertson as a mark of appreciation for assistance given to Japanese YWCA (includes Marjorie Horner, a member of NZ YWCA); Miss Jean Begg, Director of YWCA Welfare with BCOF and others at a farewell dinner; view of Sumitomo Villa (leave hotel); Coporal H D Farrell and wife on honeymoon at Sumitomo Villa; Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier inspecting 14 RNZAF Squadron (Flight Lt L G Mitchell, Squadron Leader J J de Willimoff, F/O A S Tye); Air Vice Marshal Bouchier with Air Vice Marshal Neville on board a launch on way to Eta Jima; children at kindergarten and school; sightseeing trip to Nikko; Corporal George Finlay at Iwakuni; Gunner S Whisker & Gunner L R McDonald in gardens of Maiko Hotel (leave hotel) and other photos taken at the hotel; visit of the Chaplains General of the AMF; visit of Lord Tedder, Chief of the Air Staff. Sightseeing at Beppu; Corporal Maurice Wright receiving British Commonwealth Base Rugby League Cup from Brigadier R G H Irving, Base Commander; Sister H Brett of Kelburn (on staff of British Hospital in Tokyo); Miss Jean Begg with others at first international meeting of Japanese YWCA held at Kawana Hotel; group photo of crew of last NZ Dakota courier to make the trip to Japan photographed on arrival at Bofu (F/O R Short, F/Sgt Shirley Britton, F/Lt James Dyer, F/Lt R Weston, and F/Lt Basil Health); photo of Formation Commanders of BCOF attending C-in-C BCOF Conference at Eta Jima; fire at Eta Jima which destroyed barrack buildings; exercises at Matsuyama; Driver T Gibbs of Taihape giving US sailors directions; Senior officers of BCOF photographed with Lt Gen V A H Sturdee, Chief of the Australian General Staff, during his visit (Air Vice Marshal Bouchier, Mrs Sturdee, Lt Gen Robertson, Major C J Miles, Brigadier R G H Irving, Miss Beris Burrell (NZYWCA), Air Vice Marshal J P J McCauley); guests on dias at Hiroshima Peace Festival; series of photos taken on election day, Eta Jima (F/Lt E W Perry, LAC M K Gemmel, LAC Milligan, LAC Daniel, ACI Groom, Sgt J A Lovegrove, Major D D Whitehead, Capt G R Surgenor, LAC L H Marcroft, Brigadier Clifton); patients being interviewed by Commanding Officer Major Wise on their arrival at convalescent depot (Pte N Castles of Featherston & Staff Sergeant P Corley of NSW). Series of photos taken of Miss Shirley Irene Thompson of Sydney to illustrate `Day in the life of an AMWS in Japan'. Quantity: 237 b&w original photographic print(s).