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Jap Surrenders Standard End Historic Jap Regiments
On Biak Island in Dutch New Guinea a Japanese sergeant surrendered with the 16 petaled chrysanthemum flag of the 222nd Imperial Army unit. The color bearer was killed by a U S patrol, and the banner was partly saved for possible home return. Oregon officials consider placing fragments in the State Historical Society Museum. A Portland bank wallet incident ends with a claimed reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
51ST
South- West Pacific
INS
U. S
Biak Island
Dutch New Guinea
Nippon
Toveasetasontey
Emen
Teran
36Th Imperial Division
Tokyo
Biak
Kuzume
New Guinea
Genera
West Caves
222Nd
41St
Doe
State of Oregon
State Historical Society
162Nd National Guard