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Military Leadership in Indonesia

Historical images depicting military personnel studying maps, conducting inspections, and meeting with authorities in Indonesia during the late 1940s, showcasing formal attire and serious discussions.

Sir James Grigg,***** and Gen. Alexander. June 04, 1943.

Photo collection First World War. King and Queen With Sir William Robertson, Chief of the British Imperial Staff. 1914-1918}

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Poerwokerto-Banjoemas. Banjoemas: For a number of soldiers of the LTD 72 and 1-3 RI. At Banjoemas there was an opportunity to pronounce a personal Christmas greeting for the radio. These greetings are recorded on plates and forwarded to the Netherlands. VDG right. H.M. Choufoer, the announcer, in the middle chaplain Father White. December 14, 1947. Banuymas, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Purwokerto

In the Hpothec bank Building Annex, Tokyo, Japan, (L to R) brig gen nicholas Tassonis, chief, Greek ***** Group, UNC, Presented Col R.S. Bration. G-2 Section, MQ Fec; and Col Donald M. Galloway, Jspog, with the Greek medal of supcerior brigadier of the royal battalion, King george 1st; and major matthew E. Chotas, with the distinguished service order medal, as Col Edward E. Farns-worth Jr., Chief, Un liaison Group, FEC, looks on. July 14, 1952. (Photo by U.S. Army Photograph)

04/09/1955. Flag swearing of the New Volunteers, at the headquarters of the first mixed Health Brigade of the Spanish Red Cross, presided over by the Colonel-in-Chief of the Unit, Mr. Jiménez Balgañón.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A group of KNIL officers poses for the Welfare service. A general in the middle. April 22, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Plan Defence Of Indo-China -- Left to right at the meeting General Sir John Harding, C-In-C British far east land forces, General Jean De Lattree De Tassigny, French high commission for Indo-China, and vice Admiral Arthur Struble, USA first fleet commander.Senior British, French and USA officers met in Singapore today May 15 to discuss the joint action to be taken in the event of a Chinese communist invasion of Indo-China.The French far eastern chief, General Jean De Lattre De Tassigny, submitted plans for the defence of Ibdo-China, plans feasible only in the Last six months because of the build up of Western power strength in Asia. May 15, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Photograph of General George S. Patton (1885-1945) and Marshal Aleksandr Vasilevsky (1895-1977) in Torgau, Germany. Dated 1945

General Chase Addresses Troops On Memorial Day -- Major General William C. Chase, Commanding General of the 38th Infantry Division, Addresses assembled troops of his command in Memorial Day Cermonies held at Marikina Air Strip east of Manila. The veteran 38th has experienced much severe fighting in the Luzon mountains for many weeks and General Chase directed his address in memory of the 38th boys who have fallen. June 1, 1945. (Photo by News & Pictorial Section GHQ Public Relations Office)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from Prof. Carl Romme to Semarang. Dr. C.P.M. Romme (right) shakes the hand of a captain chaplain Pater Boncke. January 16, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure schout-at-night Salm and Captain ter Zee Huijer. PRIOK. On July 26, Tandjong Priok left the M.S. "Orange" to the Netherlands, board on board O.A. Colonel Drost of the basic command, Colonel Coppens Sous-Chef Staff, schout-at-night Salm and Captain ter Zee Huijer schout-at-night G.B. Salm (left) and Captain-Ter-Zee P.J.G. Huijer?. July 26, 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Famous Brothers Meet: This historic picture shows Lt. Gen. Alan Cunningham, K.C.B., D.S.O. M.C., General Officer commanding East African Forces, with his elder brother, Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham, G.C.B., D.S.O., C.-in-C. Medi terranean Fleet. September 26, 1941. (Photo by British Official Phograph).

Fighter Pilot Meets South Korean President -- Harold J. Noble, first secretary of American embassy, Major Dean Hess, Marietta, O., commanding officer of fighter squadron made up of volunteers (centre) talk with President Sigman Rhee of South Korea Republic. Rhee invited Hess to his home to thank the volunteer group for its efforts in behalf of South. July 18, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Three famous Generals, left to right - a Divisional, Army (Armando Diaz), and Corps Commander (Luigi Cadorna).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Report Semarang and surroundings. Football match. In the middle Colonel D.R.A. Van Langen. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Aircraft, Burma, India &Operations War

AFRICA-Col. Deith K. Compton, St. Joseph, Mo., receiving a Cluster for his DFC from Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton.

Anefo photo collection. Kamp Amersfoort, internment camp for war criminals and collaborators. Two men in citizen (of which 1 in PlusFour), in the middle, a uniformed man with photo station. 1945. Amersfoort

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General curls addressed troops in the field of a barracks. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

First World War Team Unit Adjustment. Recorded in Laibach.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC airbases. Kalibanteng airport in Semarang. An adjutant knil artillery poses. April 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

De Marigny Enters Court to Plead Innocence -- Escorted police Lieut. John Douglas, Alred De Marigny appears for trial on charge of slaying Sir Harry Oakes. October 18, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kemit at GOMMGON to the Status Quo line; Discussions. Republican and Dutch officers around a table. A Dutch officer speaks. January 24, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Mrs. Ulysess S. Miller Watches Colonel Earl H. Jacobsen, Wing Commander, Wheeler Field, As He Cuts The Tape And Officially Opens Service Club 2, At The Grand Opening, Saturday, June 28, 1947. Credit: 'Army Air Forces Photo., Wash. D.C.'

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit to Bantam, General Major Engles, ... and Hilman Djajadiningrat. Legal-Major E. Engles, Commander C division, 3rd from the right Hilman Djajadiningrat. December 21, 1948. Bantam, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Lt. General George C. Kenney (left) congratulates Capt. Richard Taylor, of St. Joseph, Mo., after pinning the Distinguished Flying Cross on the latter at presentation ceremonies honoring 16 pursuit pilots on the eve of their departure from New Guinea

The King lands in Normandy to visit the British and Canadian forces. June 16, 1944. (Photo by Imperial War Museum Photo).

Robert Arthur, Rock Hudson, on-set of the Film, "Air Cadet", Universal Pictures, 1951

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection German East African Campaign. Brigadier General G. D. Mann (in command of Nigerian Brigade from 3rd October 1917), and Captain the Hon. J. Crichton, Staff Captain of the Brigade.

The King Sees Fighter Sweep - His Majesty, the King, talking to a tousle-haired R.A.F. pilot after he had returned from the day's Fighter Sweep.The King visited a Royal Air Force Fighter Station where he saw squadrons of Fighters leave on a daylight sweep, and return after their "offensive operation" talking with the pilots both before and after the sweep. April 30, 1942.

L - R Lt. Col. CGW Anderson, V. C., M. C. Duchess & Duke. August 01, 1947. (Photo by Frank Albert Charles Burke/Fairfax Media).

AFRICA-S/Sgt. John W. Poindexter, Huntington, W. Va., receiving the DFC from Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton.

Anefo photo collection. Military action in Indonesia. December 30, 1948. Indonesia

Anefo photo collection. Repro Marvo 490274 handshake. June 13, 1949

Aussie Representatives To Jap Surrender - General Sir Thomas Blamey, (Left), Commanding General of Australian land forces, and Lt. Col. D.H. Dwyer (right), military Assistant to Gen. Blamey, who will represent Australia at the formal Jap surrender, Pause on the Lawn of the Admiral Apartment in Manila, P.I. March 24, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

An Ex-Air Force man Corp J.S. Potts still wearing his wings who is now in a machine gun Platoon was formerly in Canada from 1943-45 on Loan to the United States Air Force Flying Planes Lend Lease to Russia. January 29, 1952.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General Mojet in Padang. Padang. On Wednesday 2 June 1948 in Padang, the quarter-cured general arrived in Ned. Indie, General Major J.J. Mojet, for an inspection of the various K.G. parts. The general in conversation with a KL-adjutant. 2 June 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita, flanked by his counsel, at his trial at Manila, Philippines. October 29, 1945

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC mass demonstration in Medan. Medan: The Recomba for North Sumatra, Dr. J.J. v.d. Velde, answered on behalf of the Ned. IND. Government The petition of the indigenous population of East Sumatra, asking for this Region of Independence in the context of the Linggadjati Agreement. Thousands of sumatrans were composed to testify to their permanent wants to build the United States of Indonesia in collaboration with the Netherlands. August 3, 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A group of Indonesian men in citizens stood on an inner area of a prison? They have directed their gaze down. March 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Return from Fort De Kock to Pajancombo (in BASO). Dutch captain (intelligence officer?) N Conversation or interrogation with an Indonesian man. December 23, 1948. BukittingGi, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Won DSO. Lieut.-Gen. Sir Horace Robertson congratulates Lieut. Colonel Ian Ferguson after presenting him with the DSO in Korea recently. November 19, 1955.

Commonwealth Division's New Commander Takes Over: Major General West(on left) being greeted by Major General Cassels at Seoul city Airport. The new Division Commander was present at the farewell party given by General Van Fleet, 8th/ Army Commander in Korea, and witnessed the presentation of the U.S. Legion of Merit to Major General Cassels, awarded for his outstanding leadership and military service whilst serving as the Commander of the 1st. British Commonwealth Division.Major General M.M. Als

LTC William J. Kearns is awarded the Legion of Merit upon his retirement from the Army. Making the presentation is MGEN Raymond H. Bishop Jr., Commander of the U.S. Army Health Services Command. Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Elsevier photo collection. Arrival Batavia. Prof. W. Schermerhorn welcomed airport Batavia Dr. Idenburg. middle Lieutenant-Governor Dr. van Mook. January 14, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

09/11/1923. Saint Sebastian. In the Provincial Council. HM the King (X), with the Foreign Authorities and Commissions after the distribution of Prizes of the international competition held by the national shooting.

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 Sports competitions Buitenzorg. Two men in pajamas are in wicker chairs. Between them a board official. Location on a Kali / river. Rest home or hospital?. April 30, 1947. Bogor, Buitenzorg, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Elsevier photo collection. Conference Batavia British, Dutch Indonesian representatives. left right: Amir Sjarifuddin, Minister Internal Affairs Republic; Brigade A.G.L. Maclain; Lieutenant Sir Philip Christison; Sutan Sjahrir, Indonesian "Premier"; Lieutenant Governor H.J. Van Mook. December 1945. Batavia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection of superior H.J. Kronig, Commander X-Brigade East Java. Lieutenant Colonel H.J. Kronig (left) in company of a knitted major. March 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Douglas MacArthur signs Instrument of Surrender aboard USS Missouri 1945

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: censorship committee. Jhr. Witsen Elias welcomed Sentani airport Hollandia director Interior, J.C. Baot stuff. Left LTZ. W. van Dop, welcomes Commission behalf Governor. September 1959. Hollandia, Guinea

'Haile Selassie and General Cunningham', 1941. Artist: Unknown.

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.

War Prisoners

Mumbai Police, Bombay Mumbai, Maharashtra, India NO MR Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Australian delegates at Surrender ceremony on board USS "Missouri" in Tokyo Bay, left to right: Captain J. Balfour; Lieutnant Colonel D.H. Dwyer; Air Vice Marshal G. Jones; Lieutenant General F.H. Berryman; Commodore J.A. Collins; Front row; left to right: Rear Admiral G. Moore; General Blamey (who signed for Australia Air Vice Marshal W.D. Bostock. September 17, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Last pictures from Budapest. Commander. November 2, 1956. Budapest

DM-SN-85-12662. Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN)

The Australian Ambassador, Mr. K.C.O. Shann, President Megsaysay, Rear-Admiral D.H. Harries, C.B.E., Captain W.H. Harrington, D.S.O. Taken on 22nd October when Admiral Harries, Flag Officer in Command of the Australian fleet called on the president of the Republic of the Philippines, when the SEATO forces participating in Operation "Albatross" visited Manila. November 01, 1955.

North Vietnamese communist military high command circa 1955. Top left Ngyen Van Giap and right Ho Chi Minh

Corp. J.H. Gordon West Aus. Mrs (infantry) decorated with the V.C. by Gov. Gen. of Aus. for outstanding bravery at admiralty House, Sydney. October 02, 1942.

StabsFelebel Stalfan Paulic-Filjic.

Poll photo collection. In Jordan. Glubb Pasha and King Hussein at a Jordanian Army Arab Legion Parade at the Palace. undated. Amman, Jordan

UNESCO - War File. January 31, 1952. (Photo by United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organisation).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palace watch 2-14 Infantry regiment. Batavia. Palace Weltevreden to Koningsplein. Sentry. July 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival mr. J.W. Ellis in Palembang. J.W. Ellis upon arrival at the airport of Palembang. 24 May 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Lawrence Of Arabia Memorial Bust -- Unveiling of the memorial to Thomas Edward Lawrence, "Lawrence of Arabia", in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, (London), by Lord Halifax, followed by a service.Men of the Royal Air Force beside the memorial bust after the unveiling ceremony. January 29, 1936. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Two older Dutch men in uniform. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Captain chatting with another officer before they sailed for overseas. They have now arrived. February 02, 1941.

During his change of command and retirement ceremony, MGEN Lawrence F. Sullivan, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Base, stands at attention, as his relief, MGEN Raymond A. Shaffer speaks to the guests. Base: Marine Corps Logis Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

police constable adjusts the cap of Police Officer, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia, 1900s Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Syngman Rhee and General Douglas MacArthur, 1948. Syngman Rhee (1875 - 1965) South Korean politician who served as the first President of South Korea from 1948 to 1960. Rhee was also the first and last president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1919 to his impeachment in 1925 and from 1947 to 1948. Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 - 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a Field Marshal to the Philippine Army.

01/01/1950. The former Portuguese captain, Enrique Galvao, during a hunt in Africa, accompanied by two friends.

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