At 1000 hours on 8 May 1945 aboard HM-LST 538, word was received via radio from Delhi announcing the end of hostilities in Europe. Immediately ships signal flags were hoisted in gay display of victory. Kyaukpyu, Ramree Island, Burma.; General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1355 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

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