Boys of 2nd 18th Battalion of the 8th Division captured in Malaya were among the prisoners released. Reading from left to right: front row: Sgt. K. Carter, Wea,Station, Barraba, N.S.W.; Pte, C. Pearee, Peak Hill , N.S.W.; W/o J.K. Finley, Mosmam: Pte. E.A. Richandson, Punchbowl, N.S.W.; Pte. Aurthur "Sikm" charlton, Canberra. Second row: Pte. W.E. Carr, Lane Covers Sergeant B.S. James, Boggabri, N.S.W.; Pte. J.A. Patterson, Fairfield, N.S.W.; Third row: Pte. E.M. Endicott, Coogee. Cpl. G. Williamson, Cremorne; Cpl. M. Hopson, Leichhardt; Pte. Merv. Gromow, Bondi. Prisoners -of-war brought to Yokohama late on the evening of September 5. They were immediately taken to a de-lousing station where they were given food, comforts, cigarettes, candy and received medical treatment night when necessary. They were then taken to Allied ships for the night in bell. All praise the treatment given him and express their delight in liberated. September 3, 1945. (Photo by Australian Official Photo).