SURRENDER OF TRUK ATOLL BY JAPS - CEREMONY ABOARD USS PORTLAND

Description

1) LS MS Japanese surrender delegates come aboard the USS PORTLAND & walk forward with US naval officers for the surrender of Truk Atoll-SV.2) LS Pan Marine & navy guard in formation on well deck.3) CU Japanese officer signs surrender document, armed guard & US navy officers. BG-SV.4) CU Vice Adm. Murray, USN, signs surrender document.5) MS Japanese surrender delegates listening.6) CU USN Capt. Thackery speaks into microphone.7) LS-DA Japanese delegates climb down ladder into boat alongside & leave USS PORTLAND after ceremony.8) LS Same boat underway, Truk Atoll BG-SV.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities