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BRITISH STAFF SECTION S..P.A.
A.M.S.S.O.
104
GOB
CEG. 37.
29th August, 1945.
Personal for General Ismay from General
Gairdner.
1.
5713 Your 5383 August 28th.
General MacArthur and General Sutherland have left for Japan so cannot obtain exactly information required.
2.
Following is extract from instructions sent to Admiral Fraser by General MacArthur August 24th. "Commanding General China. (Wedemeyer) informs Supreme Commander for Allied Powers that Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek has agrood to delegate his authority for the acceptance of surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong
Also that Generalissimo Chiang to a British Commander. Kai Shek will designate a Chinese and an American Officer to participate in the surrender acceptance. Further, advises that Generalissimo has requested British to effect military co-ordination on operational matters connected with Hong Kong surrender with General Wedemeyer and Chinese Board of Military Operations. Requests Supreme Commander for Allied Powers makes appropriate arrangements.
Desiro that necessary arrangements to effect surrender Japanese forces in Hong Kong to Rear Admiral Harcourt be hade directly between Admiral Harcourt
General Wedemeyer and Chinese Board of Military Operations Surrender date can be fixed for any day following" that
On which instrument of surrender is accomplished. Request this office be kept informed and advised of date and hour of acceptance surrender.
This office will direct Japanese to surrender their forces in Hong Kong(?) to Rear Admiral Harcourt."
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