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Indonesian Social Conditions

Highlights life in Indonesia post-war, focusing on local communities, workers, and the impact of military presence and conflict.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tjileungsir. Four Dutch soldiers speak an Indonesian woman with or interrogated. July 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjileungsir

Vietnamese refugees receive a visit from Claudia Cardinale, Nguyen Cao Ky, Rosemary Clooney, and Betty Ford on July 11, 1975. This photograph captures a moment during the Vietnam War, showcasing American military activities as they support and provide aid to displaced individuals at the time.

Performance of the 1st battalion regiment shock troops in the Dutch East Indies during the 1st police action. Prisoner of war republican fighters.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff Music KNIL. Concert Staff Music KNIL. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. A living space in the military camp. 1946. Indonesia, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Extracts from captured TNI soldiers. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action Soekaboemi. Destructions. In the foreground two young Indonesian men. July 21, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Soekaboemi

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Progressing column south of Malang. Krebet (south of Malang). The Wedana appeals to the population associated in order to reassure it. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Waterfare Tangerang. A prark with lots of paddlers makes almost water. 11 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Sten,gunners stood behind the judge and barristers carried pistols under their robes when Kenya's Supreme Court moved into the heart,land of Mau Mau today to try 26 Kikuyu on charges of mass murder.Africans on murder ***** leave Kiambu court wearing numbered cards. April 14, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Rescue of Chinese Civilians from Extremists, Serpong, Java:Recently a small patrol force of the Royal Netherlands Indies Army rescued many Chinese civilians from murder by the Indonesian Extremists. They were brought across the Tjisadane river to the safety of Serpong Village where they were fed and cared for by their rescuers.The rescued Chinese surge round their leaders waiting for their first food issue for many days. The Netherlands Indies Authorities are faced with the problem of feeding and clothing these people from their own already meagre stooks. June 1, 1946.

American Solider Giving Medical Care To Native Kachins Of Burma.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Welcome dance is executed. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Remembrance memory of the U-Brigade in Padang. A woman lay down flowers. May 4, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Indonesian (Chinese?) Man. January 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Description: K. 8698. African seamen drawn from four different inland tribes foregather over a mug of tea. (Picture issued: 1945) Location: Kenya Date: 1945 vintage, kenya, royal, reserve, volunteer, naval, seamen, africa

Development of French Sudan Bamaku to Timbuctu. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Ambon. Dr. C.P.M. Romme in conversation with Julius Tahija, Minister of Social Affairs of Indonesia Timur (East Indonesia). January 29, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Tangerang. Military (sergeant) and small Indonesian boy. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Distribution Clothing in Tengaran at SOEMOWONO. An Indonesian man in uniform speaks, surrounded by Dutch soldiers and civil servants, the population. November 24, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, SumoWono

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Five members of the S.P. 88 are convicted of train accident in Tjikempek. Due to the special warrior of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Group Te Poerwakarta, matters were treated at the main guilty of the attack on the Bandoeng-Batavia railroad track. At Tjikempek they shot the train when it was derailed, so that five people were killed and regret a large number of wounded. All these suspects were members of the terrorbende s.p. 88 which aims to commit, committing sabotage and terrorist acts and disturbing peace and order in the areas protected by Dutch people. Salim Bin Bojo. They had to believe him on his honest face. The President Major Josephus Jitta did that, even though there were statements from himself, his fellow criteria and witnesses. He got twenty years. September 27, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

8th Australian Division ex-prisoners of war of the Japanese, give three cheers for the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia at the conclusion of his inspection during the parade of ex-prisoners of war of the Japanese at the Changi Gaol. September 14, 1945. (Photo by Australian War Memorial Canberra).

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Military hospital in Medan. DEILER IN MEDAN. Negara parties military parade. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dessa Tjoblong at Bandoeng. Elections on Java ...... in the Dessa Tjoblong, under the smoke of Bandoeng everything in the sign of the polls. A new Loerah (village head) had to come through the population itself. Everyone lives intensely when counting. October 10, 1948. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting about the Semarang area with an article by Major Brok. In 1902 the Salvation Army founded a colony for being, defective and blind. The Dutch troops found this model agricultural colony that is expired. The residents who have fled all for the republican threats were found to be part in the mountains by a military expedition, where they walk back into Salatiga as gown animals they were received and greeted by the son of the founder, Mr. S. van Emmerik, to his imprisonment in 1943 Father of this colony. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting about the surroundings of Semarang with an article by Major Brok. The residents of the expired and neglected white cross colony in Salatiga, arms, being and defective were the mountains fled for the Republican threat. In part, they could be evacuated to Salatiga by a military expedition. For example, the workers of this colony were found by our troops. August 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Salatiga

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pankelan at Krawrang. Report to Pankelan. Isolated outpost of 1-4-8-regiment infantry. Rice stamping. March 12, 1948. Indonesia, Krawang, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Netherlands Indies Civil Administration, Ambon, November 1945. Ambon Men do gymum exercises. November 1945. Ambon, Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Photo reportage Palembang. Shopping street in Chinese district of Palembang?. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Chinese Nationalist troops entered Thailand in the 1960s and were divided into three main groups. The KMT 5th Army, numbering just under 2,000 men and commanded by General Tuan Shi-wen, established an armed camp on Doi Mae Salong close by the Burmese frontier in Chiang Rai Province. The KMT 3rd Army, numbering around 1,500 men under the command of General Li Wen-huan, made its headquarters at the remote and inaccessible settlement of Tam Ngop, in the farthest reaches of Chiang Mai Province. Finally a smaller force of about 500 men, the KMT 1st Independent Unit under General Ma Ching-kuo, acted as a link between the two main factions, reporting directly to Taiwan. All three groups were considered to be 'Haw' by the Thais, though of the three commanding officers only one, General Ma Ching-kuo, was a Muslim.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC In tours south of Malang, life continues. Immediately after the liberation of the town tour (south of Malang), the population was started. Through a "Beachmaster" the people were addressed and they were surprised that they were not forced to listen to these broadcasts and republicans as usual in the Japanese and Republicans. December 23, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tours

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Ex- Child Soldiers

Description: Return of Chief Mkwawa's skull to Tangangika and other photographs from the mid 1950s. africa

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shooting Indian life. Street images. Gift game on the street. August 24, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

03/01/1916. The French in Campaign. Ranch preparations in a makeshift shelter near the Combat line. Photo: Jacques Boyer -Approximate date.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening Ereveld Menteng Poeloe. Herbegroning of 24 children who died in the former camp Tandjoeng-Oost. Bath scouts buried the crates. December 8, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. "But ...". October 1957. Guinea

Armed guard acted in Philipsburg during the visit by Kruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) to St. Maarten, October 1955.

Aircraft, Burma, India &Operations War

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Paré-Paré (Celebes). Activity in the harbor. December 6, 1947. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Paré-Paré

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Great East. Papuas perform a dance. November 10, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,Transportation War

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

***** American motorized advance, American ingenuity and volunteer Igorot effort nullified the Nip strategy. The jeeps disassemebled, carried piecemeal over rugged mountain trails by Igorot women who volunteered for the job. The vehicles were assembled on the other side of the break and the chase resumed. August 03, 1945. (Photo by 32nd Division Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Pasar Malam Ambarawa; sports competitions; Lieutenant Colonel Brummer from 2-7 R.I. Gets a flag. Three men - acrobats - posing in bathrobes for a large hut with the inscription "Here Carré with varieté. cooperation the Mastovels, Gez. toJib, The Army Boys. Entrance 10 ct". April 20, 1948. Ambarawa, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. A carrying case has just been completed; The next is currently being turned. December 1953. New Guinea

Photograph of survivors of the Ampfing concentration camp in Germany, liberated by the US Third Army troops. Dated 1946

These inmates of the Amphing (Ampfing) concentration camp in Germany were recently liberated by U.S. Third Army troops.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade and flower parade Surabaya. Printed on the street. April 30, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Black September in Jordan

Aerial view of the evacuees waiting on the pier. Utility landing craft (LCUs) are being used to transfer them to waiting U.S. Navy amphibious ships. Approximately 600 Americans and third nation personnel are being evacuated from Beirut. Base: Juniyah Country: Lebanon (LBN)

Japanese Pow (Sydney). October 13, 1945. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).;Japanese Pow (Sydney).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dadapajan at Salatiga, a Slamatan for 2-6 R.I .. a dancer and a dancer. December 8, 1947. Dadapajan, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Khmer Rouge Leadership: Cambodia: Ta Mok was the nom de guerre of Chhit Choeun (1924 - 21 July 2006). Military Commander of the Democratic Kampuchea (Khmer Rouge) armed forces, he was also known (by his enemies) as 'The Butcher'.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

DN-SN-89-07474. Country: Philippines (PHL)

DN-SN-85-02102. Subject Operation/Series: URGENT FURY Base: Grenville Country: Grenada (GRD)

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