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Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
After six years of brutal global conflict, this document marked the end of the Second World War.
Piece
WO 42. S
Catalogue reference: WO 42/72
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This record is about the WO 42. S dating from 1755-1908 in the series War Office: Officers' Birth Certificates, Wills and Personal Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 42/72
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Date (When the record was created)
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1755-1908
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Description (What the record is about)
- WO 42. S
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- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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WO 42
War Office: Officers' Birth Certificates, Wills and Personal Papers
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Within the series: WO 42
War Office: Officers' Birth Certificates, Wills and Personal Papers
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WO 42. S
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