A signed photograph taken towards the end of the Second World War
A gelatin silver photograph (visible image size 168 × 112 mm), mounted and behind an old window mat (a little chipped and stained); the photograph, signed and dated 'F.H. Berryman | Lt Gen | 24.7.45', is in fine condition.
Frank Horton Berryman (1894-1981) was a career soldier who served with distinction in both world wars. 'Berryman's outstanding ability and systematic planning had contributed largely to the successes at Bardia and Tobruk ... [From July 1944 he undertook] work of critical importance as chief-of-staff, Advanced LHQ, Brisbane ... [where] his main task became liaison with Douglas MacArthur's General Headquarters'. Shortly after this portrait was taken, he 'was with Blamey at the surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945 and when the Japanese Second Army surrendered at Morotai, NEI, on the 9th' ('Australian Dictionary of Biography').
Item #121385
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