The surrender of Japan was announced in Japan (USA, Europe, etc.) on 14 (15) August 1945 and effectively ended WW2. The paperwork was done two weeks later on 2 September. All three dates are sometimes known as VJ Day. In the UK the official date is 15 August. The title was chosen by analogy to VE Day for Victory in Europe.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
50th anniversary of VJ Day
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Dwight D Eisenhower - Kingston
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander, allied forces Europe, Genera...
Last V2 rocket in Kingston upon Thames
The plaque says that 8 people were killed but has the names of only five: fou...
WW2 - Westminster
15 August is the official VJ Day in the UK so erecting this plaque on Wednesd...
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5 memorials
Frank Charles Elliston-Erwood
Archaeologist and historian. Born in Blackheath. He worked on the excavations at Lesnes Abbey and Charlton Camp near Woolwich.
1 memorial
Shortlands Residents' Association
Aims are to preserve the character and features of the area, and works closely with local councillors, the London Borough of Bromley and other local organisations to take up local issues and concerns.
1 memorial
3 memorials
Human Rights International Project
From their website: "The Human Rights International Project was established to work for human rights and against impunity in Chile. An NGO initially established by Chileans refugees and human right...
1 memorial
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James Gibson
A Commissioner for the 1892 Westminster Public Baths and Wash-houses. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out some research on this man: James Gibson was born about 1833 in Crowland, Lincolnshire. He ...
1 memorial
Paul Sandby
Water-colour painter. Probably born in Nottingham. 1742 joined the Ordnance office at the Tower of London as a military draughtsman. Engaged for 5 years in the military survey of Scotland. Back...
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
George James & Sons
Blacksmiths in Northamptonshire. From the Picture source: "We are a family run firm of traditional blacksmiths and have been producing high quality metalwork from our forge for the past 170 years...
1 memorial
William Fisher
For more information about this hero click on the picture of his plaque.
1 memorial
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