Events In History
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19 March 1946Main body of Jayforce lands in JapanAbout 4500 New Zealand servicemen arrived as part of a 36,000-strong British Commonwealth Occupation Force that was to work alongside the US military forces that had occupied most of Japan. Read more...
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Main image: Wooden riot baton
General issue New Army riot baton thought to have been used during Japanese Occupation Force (J Force) operations 1946-1948 and the 1951 waterfront dispute.