Remembrance Day - World War II prisoners of war return home to Australia

Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by all men and women who have served in any conflict, in any way.
In this video we highlight material from our audio collection which celebrates the return home of World War II prisoners of war in Adelaide, 1945. A happy occasion amongst so much suffering and despair.
We will remember them.
Audio: Prisoners of war arrival home, 1945. NAA: C100, 1263747
Images in order of appearance:
Victory Day procession, 1946. NAA: J2364, 795/5;
Brigadier Dyke (centre) about to sign surrender documents on behalf of the Allies aboard HMAS Moresby, Koepang, 11 September 1945. NAA: A1838, 376/1/1;
After the surrender ceremony at Kuching Prisoner of War Camp, 11 September 1945. Courtesy of Australian War Memorial: Photograph 116937;
Special Operations Australia (SOA) Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD) - Rescue party and a rescued prisoner of war (second from right), c1945-46. NAA: A3269, Q11/70(A);
Lieutenant General Sturdee signing surrender documents on behalf of the Allies aboard H.M.S. Glory, Rabaul, 6 September 1945. NAA: C5371, 181
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We will remember them.

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rest in peace to all the soldiers that thought for us.

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The Anzacs man there lifes