VJ Day
VJ (Victory over Japan) Day was announced on 15 August 1945 bringing the Second World War to an end. The formal surrender had been signed a few weeks earlier on the decks of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2 September. Image © IWM (EA 75893)
“The War is over…those four words have for the Queen and myself the same significance – simple yet immense – that they have for you. Our hearts are overflowing.”
KING GEORGE VI, 15 AUGUST 1945
Private Donald Carson Young 4613797, 2nd Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) - for 'Uncle Donald' - VJ-80 Day
Private Ivan Henry Tucker, Devonshire Regiment, ( No 1 Commando)
(5670376) Sjt William Leslie Annett of 18th (5th Btn The Loyal Regt) Regt (North Lancs) Reconnaissance Corps
Aircraftman 2nd Class Joseph Harbottle Halliday - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Lance Corporal Thomas Harvey Whisker - 287 Field Company, Royal Engineers
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