Historic Military Interactions

Black and white images of military personnel engaging in formal greetings and discussions in Indonesia during the 1940s, reflecting historical military presence.

And here is Lieut.- Col. Hedley Summons (left) and the man who so courageously took the responsibility of the ordering the men to sign the document. Lieut.-Col.F.G. Galleghan, of Sydney. He said" "I am responsible for the signing I am responsible to you,the people of Australia and the Government. October 5, 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Arrival Batavia General Curls is welcomed by many at Kemajoran airport in Batavia from left to right. the military aviation commander. Colonel P.J. De Broeckert, Commander December 7 Division General Dürst Britt, a lieutenant colonel. May 1, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General curls in conversation with a soldier. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Arrival Batavia General curls is welcomed by many at Kemajoran airport in Batavia he shakes the hand of a colonel. Right Colonel P. Alons, also visible General Buurman of Vreeden. May 1, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Evacuation of wonosobo Transfer of the patrol area to the TNI. Consultation between Dutch officers and foreign observers. October 18, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Wonosobo

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade for the English General Montagu Stopford. Armor and military parade. Eskadron armored cars KNIL. November 9, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of the American Bronze Star by Mr. Walter Foote, Consul General of America, to eight Dutch soldiers in Borschopplein in Batavia. Walter Foote pinches the bronze star at a 2nd lieutenant. 8 June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Major General W. Baay, Commander A-DVISie, and Staff On the right a lieutenant colonel. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure of the British General Major MacDonald (Commander 23 Indian Infantry Division). Kemajoran airport. Army commander General S.H. Track (right) and MacDonald (left). November 29, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

And here is Lieut.- Col. Hedley Summons (left) and the man who so courageously took the responsibility of the ordering the men to sign the document. Lieut.-Col.F.G. Galleghan, of Sydney. He said" "I am responsible for the signing I am responsible to you,the people of Australia and the Government. October 5, 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Medan. General curls in conversation. Behind him Colonel P. Scholten (Territorial Forest Command and Commander Z-Brigade). May 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Padang. General Curls gets an explanation of Colonel J.W. at an airport. Sluyter, Commander U-Brigade. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman (left) and General Buurman of Vreede in conversation with some officers. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Prime Minister's Visit To The Middle East -- Mr. Churchill in Western Desert. Mr. Churchill chatting with the C-In-C and staff officers after he had concluded a part of his tour. During his stay in the middle east, Mr. Churchill paid a visit to the Alamein area, the Prime Minister meeting brigade and divisional commanders, visiting a gun site, and inspecting personnel of Australian and South African Divisions. October 06, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School training directors and motorcyclists (S.O.B.M.) in Bandoeng. Staff of the school .. April 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Spin 'N' Span: Parade of AAMWS in full tropical before their departure for New Guinea, being inspected by Major S. Snelling, assistant controller of AAMWS. October 30, 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General curls in conversation with a military cook or bakery. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Padang. General curls and his company becomes Colonel J.W. Sluyter, Commander U-Brigade, shown around. Inspection of the men. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Estimation of officers to exceeding care. Paleist outdoor care. A lieutenant is assured. November 22, 1946. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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 light shirt, is greeted by an assistant resident? Behind this rounded wouters, next to this wee knir officers. January 29, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities in the transfer and withdrawal of the British troops from Indonesia. Dehip British Indian troops. Ghurkas. November 22, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Palembang. Y-brigade General curly speaks with a soldier. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade for the English General Montagu Stopford. M. Stopford (center) decreases the date. V.l.n.r.: A.S. Pinke, E.C. Mansergh, H.J.J.w. Dürst Britt, Montagu Stopford, S.H. Track and D.C. Buurman van Vreede. November 9, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of General Montagu Stopford. Sir Montagu Stopford shakes the hand of the commander of the detachment marine of the honorary guard. November 7, 1946. Indonesia, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities 2 year anniversary 11th surveillance battalion in Bandoeng. Delivery TNI troops in Gombong. GOMBONG: On April 24, 1948, Gombong 400 were surrendered to the republic of prisoners of war. The transport was led by the 2nd Ltd. Orange, CDT. Junk dip. Staff C-Div. December 7. The prisoners of war have left the train and walk across the bridge (quolijn status) the area occupied by the Republicans. 24 April 1948. Gombong, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Estdation in Bandoeng. The new officer explains the oath. July 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

G.O.O. in C. East African Forces Makes An Inspection:The G.O.O. chatting to a Sudanese soldier enlisted in 1920, with the F.A.R. Lt. Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham, G.O.C. N. C. , E.A.F. paid a visit do inspection to posts around French Somalilano and *****, he arrived by plane and inspected a battalion of the K.A.R. and the Free French *****. These latter were at Libreville, ***** Africa to assist in the Syrian Gamfaich and had arrived the evening before in Zeila, where the inspection took place. September 29, 1941.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit of General S.H. Track and Lieutenant Governor General H.J. From Mook to the detachments west of Batavia. S.H. Track (with sunglasses and pet) and H.J. Van Mook (with Tropenhelm) study a map. 6 June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman (left) and General Buurman of Vreede (right) in conversation with a group of officers. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Two marine officers are on a wing of an airplane. On the left a lieutenant sea. On the right a vice-admiral. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Burma/Myanmar: Imperial Japanese Army troops of the 52nd Division surrender to the 1/10th Gurkha Rifles, 17th Indian Division, near Bago/Pegu, 23 September 1945

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Farewell to the supplement to the shock troops of the T-Brigade. Colonel D.R.A. Van Langen, Commander T-Brigade shakes the hand of a pelotons commander?. January 4, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Duke of Edinburgh In Germany -- The Duke of Edinburgh - wearing the green and gold dress cap of the regiment, watching some of the men at work during his inspection. H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh 1955 who is making a four-day visit to West Germany, spent a day with the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, of which he is Colonel-in-Chief. July 12, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Swearing officers of the army contact service. In the building of the army contact service, the swearing has taken place of a number of new-appointed officers, T.W. The res. Captines A. F. Pasanea, C. Craamer and H. Boon; The res. First lieutenants F. J. Jonkman, J. J. Steffens, Th. P. L. Anschütz and J. M. Hartogh; The res. Second lieutenants Z. J. Sahusilawane, J. J. Sahulata and P. A. Waney Allen from Het K.n I.L. and the res. First Lieutenant B. C. J. Groenevelt and the Res- Second Lieutenants R. L. Welling and C. van der Graaf van de K.L. The new officers are congratulated. 11 March 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of high distinction by General Spoor on the Burg. Bisschopplein in Batavia. Army commander General Platform pinches the bronze cross at the Kotulus corporal. April 24, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport tournament in Semarang on the occasion of the farewell of General de Waal through the T-, V, and W-Brigades and B.C. Perkalongan. Colonel J.K. Meyer on the sports field in Djatingaleh. April 12, 1948. Indonesia, Jatingaleh, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Farewell to Colonel Baas Becking. Farewelled by the Compagnie 2-1-8 R.I. from Colonel Prof. L.M.G. Boss Becking, leader of the Mobile Teams of the Dutch-Indian Red Cross, in his house in Molenvliet. The Compagnies Commander shakes the hand of the Colonel. November 20, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Asaf Simhoni with Chief of Staff Moshe dayan 1956. Simhoni (1922 - November 6, 1956 was a Major General in the IDF, served as head of Northern Command, Assistant Head of Operations Directorate, and later as the Head of Southern Command. 1956 Simhoni headed Israel's main effort during the Suez Crisis.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from the army commander S.H. Rail to Semarang. Army commander General S.H. Track visiting an army unit in a camps element. In conversation with a soldier. July 1, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Signing of the Japanese Surrender at Hong Kong, 1945 Admiral C H J Harcourt inspects men of the Royal Air Force Regiment who formed part of the guard of honour for the surrender ceremony at Government House, Hong Kong.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure of the British General Major MacDonald (Commander 23 Indian Infantry Division). Kemajoran airport. MacDonald in conversation with some officers. November 29, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening Ereveld Menteng Poeloe. Lieutenant Governor General H.J. Van Mook signs a certificate with a goose feather. Next to it is a tube. Besides from Mook a lieutenant colonel. December 8, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Prime Minister Beel and Minister Side visit Sumatra. Visit to a military hospital. General P. Scholten speaks with a patient. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

American Sergeant "Charms" Snake in India: To the amusement of his comrades stationed in India, a U.S. Army sergeant tries his skill at charming a hooded cobra snake with the pipe of the bonafide charmer squatting at left. March 8, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. a lieutenant colonel greeting a parade commander or commander honorary guard. Besides him a staff car. October 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Festivities in the transfer and withdrawal of the British troops from Indonesia. The deilé is conducted for the Lieutenant-Governor General H.J. Palace. Van Mook. On stage v.l.n.r. The British Brigade General Lauder, Vice-Admiral A.S. Pinke, H.J. Van Mook, General S.H. Rail, General E.T. Kengen. November 22, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Award Captain M.L. M.c.g.a. Watrin by Lieutenant Colonel L.C. from dam. Award Military Aviation Military M.C. G.A. Watrin by Lieutenant Colonel L.C. Van Dam on Air Base II (Andir). July 9, 1946. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Ceremony T.G.v. Grant awards. A decorated lieutenant shakes the hand of an officer. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Tour of Prince Bernhard by West Netherlands. A short delay in Bennebroek. Two counselors of Prince Bernhard Smoking a cigarette. June 29, 1945

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Captain G.L. Distinguish a fast. Captain of the Infantry G.L. Self distinct with the bronze cross. The ceremony took place at the Royal Hotel, Noordwijk, Batavia. Colonel P. Alons congratulates him. July 6, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Palembang. Y-Brigade General Curls and Lieutenant Colonel F. Mollinger speak to a patrol boat with a member of the crew). May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. 1st lieutenant R. Dunki Jacobs from the KNIl Information service with residents of Depok. April 11, 1946. Depok, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of the bronze lion to Captain Marijs. Captain Marijs salutes. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. General curly inspects the honorary guard. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

American Generals Gather - U.S. Generals is they met "somewhere in Belgium,"when King George VI of England visited the lowlands front. Front row (Left to Right): Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., U.S. third army commander; Lt. Gen. Omar Bradley, Commander, 12th U.S. Army Group; Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander; and Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodes, U.S. first army commander. Second row (left to right): Maj. Gen. William B. Keen, Chief of staff, U.S. First Army; Maj. Gen. Charles H. Corlett, 19th corps Commander; first army; Maj. Gen. J. Laughton Collins, Seventh Corps Commander, frist army; Maj. Gen. Lenard T. Gerow, fifth corps Commander, first army; and Maj. Gen. Elwood Quesada, commander, ninth fighter Command. Third Row: (Left to Right): Maj. Gen. Leven C. Allen, Brig, ***** Charles E. Hart, and Brig. Gen. Truman C. Turson, all three members of Gen. Hodges' first army staff. (The MP's at either end of third ***** are unidentified). January 11, 1944. (Photo by ACME).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from the army commander S.H. Rail to Semarang. General S.H. Track (left) shakes the hand of a soldier. July 1, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Prof. dr. Romme visits Surabaya. Visit to the front. Romme in shorts in conversation with officers. Entirely on the right lieutenant colonel j.j.f. Borghouts, liaison officer army management service. 2nd from the right G. Pastor (Chairman of IKVP). 2 February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reception Shock troops. Reception given by the shock troops. September 21, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit army commander S.H. Rail along Bali, Timor and Surabaya 12-6-1946 to 16-6-6-1946. Timor. General S.H. Track inspects the troops KNIL unit. June 1946. Indonesia, Kupang, Dutch East Indies, Timor

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection trips. MAJ. Dürst Britt 3rd Infantry Brigade to Garut. Lieutenant General Dürst Britt is watching a card together with a soldier. Lieutenant Colonel M.P.J.J. Paulissen (Commander W-Brigade). A major Major behind Dürst Britt. October 23, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Swear. A colonel of the KNIL congratulates the sworn lieutenant. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Palembang. Y-brigade General curly inspects an honorary guard on the street. From a battalion shock troops. Lieutenant Colonel F. Mollinger. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of Sergeans divorce to students from the V Bataljon Framework School Tjimahi. On Saturday morning November 27, 1948, in Tjimahi were solemnly promoted to Sergeant in the Safety Battalions, 33 king-educated corporal science school. The new executives came from Sumatra and Madura and will return to it as soon as possible. November 27, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjimahi

After volunteering at the week and for Operational service in Korea, these men of 3 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, in Japan, waited their turn to sign up. August 18, 1950. (Photo by Public Relations Section, HQ BCOF Japan).

Anefo photo collection. News bord of Dutch and Indian news in a camp at Bangkok. May 13, 1946. Bangkok

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Ceremony T.G.v. Grant awards. A citizen congratulates one of the decorated. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC LOOK ALOG Northern Padang / Visit American military mission to Padang / Mountain Red Cross Aircraft from Singapore in Padang / DS. Steinhart in Pasar Oesan. Visit American military mission to Padang airport greeting. October 22, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard at the Princess Irene Brigade in France. Prince Bernhard at the Princess Irenebrigade in France. The Prince in the headquarters of the 6th Airborne Division. August 1944. France

DN-SN-89-09326. Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cocktail party at the Huize of General Buurman of Vreeds. Left General Major D.C. Buurman van Vreede, Central General Major P.LG. Doorman (sous-chef general staff), right adjutant General Colonel C.H.J.F. Van Houten. September 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Status Quo line the road Boender Boedul Sampea. East Java: Gen-Maj. W.J.K. Baay, CDT A-DIV. Visited the status quo line near Poijkoek-Sampean. The general in conversation with a 2nd lieutenant. 11 February 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Makassar, Morotai, Ambon. Military police checks the papers of two knil soldiers in a jeep. January 22, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the Bloemfontein motor ship. Debark. Jump thrust is on his luggage. November 3, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Visits The Salerno Front.General Mark Clark and Air Marshal Coningham walking along a beach road during their tour of the Salerno front.General Alexander, Commanding Operations on the Italian Mainland paid a flying visit to the Salerno front. He was accompanied during his tour by General Mark Clark, G.O.C. Fifth army and Air Marshal Coningham. September 23, 1943. (Photo by Topical Press).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Padang. General curly speaks with and commander of a guard post. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reconvalescent house for soldiers in Siantar to Sumatra's north coast. Pematang-Siantar: On January 15, 1948, the Territorial Reconvalescent Center was opened here. The building can accommodate fifty people who stay here for some time after their dismissal from the hospital, to return strengthened and rested to their part. Dinner or lunch during opening. January 15, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Pematang Siantar, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Padang. U-brigade General curls during an inspection of a cavalry unit. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Austria Under Allied Occupation 1945-1946 Members of 43 Squadron, Royal Air Force, stationed near Klagenfurt, study literature relating to the General Election prior to casting their votes.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Award Sergeant J. Muller and Corporal H.J. Dredgingman in Bandoeng. Sergeant of the Air Dolease Artillery J. Muller gets the decorations associated with the cross of merit piged up by a captain f.L. Kroesen. July 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of Sergeans divorce to students from the V Bataljon Framework School Tjimahi. Saturday morning November 27, 1948, Tjimahi were solemnly promoted to Sergeant in the Safety Battalions, 33 king-trained corporalists in Tjimahi. The new executives came from Sumatra and Madura and will return to it as soon as possible. The sergeants were the Kol by the Safety Bataljons inspector. H.J. De Vries awarded. November 27, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjimahi

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC 1-8 RI (Veluwe Bataljon) exists 1 year (October 1946). Trumpeters and drummer precede the filling troops. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tangerang

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sworn sworn. Two preachers at a gun for a bordes on which O.A. General Major E. Engles. A lower officer reads a text. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Patients and staff of the 225 para. Field Ambulance Hospital in Semarang (Central Java). In the middle Major A. McPherson, caps next to him. Kirkham and Capt. Olliff.

Royal Air Force- Italy, the Balkans and South East Europe, 1942-1945. Air Commodore G W Tuttle, Air Office Commanding Air Headquarters Greece (second from left), discusses the security situation at Kalamaki/Hassani airfield with armed RAF officers.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC V Faculty Cie Te Tempuran. Prime Minister Beel and Minister Side visit Sumatra. Visit to the V Veldgeniecompagnie in Tempuran. Inspection of the honorary guard Minister Neher. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

DN-SN-88-09507. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

Superintendent Gough (officer on left) leaving Supreme Court, Port Moresby, followed by policemen escorting two native murderers. The murderers bashed 72-year-old Tom Bowes to death with a heavy stick at Moresby last year. They are now serving Life sentences. November 06, 1950. (Photo by Papuan Prints).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. Padang. U-Brigade General curls speaks with war volunteers of the Battalion Zeeland (2-14 R.I.). May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Lahat at Palembang: In a hangar at the airport in Lahat, discussions were held between Republican and Dutch military delegations regarding the implementation of the closed file. The military observer of CGD. Capt. J. Rousset (France) in conversation with Kol. M. Simbolon from the Republican Delegation and Kol. Mollinger, Terr. TVs. Troup CDT. Van Zd.-Sumatra .. 17 February 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Colonel J.W. Sluyter, Commander U-Brigade. Colonel J.W. Sluyter, commander of the U-Brigade in conversation with a major and (with beard) a.j.e. Van Berckelaer, Head of army contacts. September 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

General Lawton Collins, US Army Chief of Staff, visited the First Commonwealth Division during his recent tour of Korea. General Collins chats with Australian Brigadier Thomas Daly, newly-appointed Commander of 28 Brigade. August 4, 1952.

The King speaks to men of the Gurkha Regiment, the Gurkhas have been conspicuous for their bravery. H.M. is accompanied by Brigadier H.H. Rich, commanding the parade.The King and Queen to-day paid a visit to a Rest Camp for Indian ex-Prisoners of War at Thetford, Norfolk, and bade farewell to these stalwart Indian soldiers, Veterans of the North Africa campaign on the eve of their repartiration. June 16, 1945. (Photo by Pix Photos Ltd.).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Commemoration of the two-year existence of the Infantry V 'Andjing Nica' in Gombong-Poerwokerto. Lieutenant Colonel from Santen (Zanten) extends a cup of supplier Fr. Poelman of the Frisian Battalion after they have won the game with 5-3. December 17, 1947. Gombong, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Purwokerto

Anefo photo collection. Jamboree 1963 in Marathon Greece. Trade in the camp. August 12, 1963. Greece

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival Dr. Mansoer at MEDAN airport. Arrival Dr. Tengkoe Mansoer at MEDAN airport. He is received by O.A. General P. Scholten. October 8, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

MacArthur Keeps His Pledge. This remarkable study of General MacArthur, nonchalantly puffing on his corncob pipe, was made by a Coast Guard Combat Photographer at the historic moment when MacArthur surveyed the Leyte Island beachhead and saw his famous "I will return" pledge fulfilled. MacArthur is conferring with Sergio Oswena Osmeña (right), President of the Philippines.

Visit from the American General James A. van Fleet on the NDVN in the 'cannon valley'. See 290 (Visit James A. van Fleet to the Ned. Detachement (cannon valley)

Lord Louis Mountbatten Visits Malayan Contingent, Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK, 1946 Lord Louis Mountbatten inspects Malayan troops in Kensington Gardens, London. The men were in London to take part in the Victory Parade, which took place on 8 June.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Slamatan and Sports Party in Pendopo S.V.Petroleum Me Sumatra. Pendopo: Teppendopo at Palembang was by the S.V.P. Me. A slamatan given on the occasion of pumping the first oil to the refinery. At the festivities, O.A presented the CDT. Kol. Dijkstra (left) and the Chef Staf Kapt. v.d. Heyden (middle) both in conversation with Mr. A.J. Sheaf, Head of Department Personal matters of mine .. October 25, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Pendopo, Sumatra

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