Record revealed
Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
After six years of brutal global conflict, this document marked the end of the Second World War.
Piece
Woolwich, London
Catalogue reference: WO 156/120
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This record is about the Woolwich, London dating from 1893 Sep 01 - 1937 Dec 08 in the series War Office: UK and overseas garrisons: Registers of Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths/Burials,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 156/120
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Date (When the record was created)
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1893 Sep 01 - 1937 Dec 08
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Description (What the record is about)
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Woolwich, London
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- The National Archives, Kew
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WOO(B)1
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
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WO 156
War Office: UK and overseas garrisons: Registers of Baptisms, Confirmations, Deaths/Burials,...
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