Photo #: NH 97276
Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines, 1945
Surrender ceremonies at Baguio, Luzon, on 3 September 1945.
The Japanese commander, General Tomoyuki Yamashita, is seated
in the middle on the near side of the table. Seated on the opposite
side, second from left, is Lieutenant General Jonathan M. Wainwright,
U.S. Army. Toward the right end of the table, immediately to
the left of Gen. Yamashita's head, is Commodore Norman C. Gillette,
USN, Deputy Commander, Philippine Sea Frontier.
Collection of Commodore Norman C. Gillette, USN. Donated by Captain
Robert C. Gillette, USN (Retired), May 2000.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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