Skip to main content
Naval History and Heritage Command

Naval History and Heritage Command

NH 62796 Surrender of Japan, 1945

Photo #: NH 62796  Surrender of Japan, 1945
Title: Surrender of Japan, 1945
Description: Japanese Lieutenant General Shunzaburo Mugikura, Commanding General, 31st Army, comes on board USS Portland (CA-33) to attend ceremonies surrendering the Japanese base at Truk, Caroline Islands, 2 September 1945. Truk is visible in the background. Note wooden grating at top of embarkation ladder. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 62796
Related Content
Topic
Document Type
  • Photograph
Wars & Conflicts
File Formats
  • Image (gif, jpg, tiff)
Location of Archival Materials