25 Battery in Yamaguchi, Japan, 1946 As World War 2 drew to a close, New Zealand joined with other Commonwealth countries to send troops to Japan as the post-war occupation forces. Some of the troops were sent from New Zealand, others from the war in Europe and Africa. 25 Battery made up part of New Zealand's contribution. New Zealand troops returned home in 1948.
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 25-pounder. |
 Portee and six-pounder. |
 A Wasp (bren carrier fitted with flame thrower). |
 The Brigade Band. |
 Vickers mounted in Jeeps. |
 The head of the parade through Yamaguchi, 31 May 1946. |
 Artillery in Yamaguchi. |
 Vickers in Jeeps. |
Click on the thumbnail to see the full-size image.Photographs courtesy Matt Crawley, 27 Battalion. | |||