On September 2, 1945, the USS Portland (CA 33) was at Truk with Admiral George Murray aboard to accept the surrender of the Japanese mandated islands in the Central and South Pacific. Seven Japanese representatives, pursuant to previous instructions, arrived and boarded the Portland from a small launch about 10 AM local time, if I recall correctly. The senior officer was Lt Gen Mugikura, accompanied by Admiral Hara, who commanded one or more of the Japanese task forces which the United States Navy engaged during the bitter naval battles in and near the Solomon Islands. The Portland’s Marine detachment provided an armed guard which accompanied the Japanese delegation at all times while on the Portland. After a preliminary meeting with Admiral Murray and his staff, the Japanese delegation was escorted to the quarter deck of the Portland were formal signing occurred after which the Japanese delegation left the ship.