The RAN took command of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, (BCOF), naval shore establishment Kure, Japan. The base, then known as HMS COMMONWEALTH, became HMAS COMMONWEALTH.
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The RAN took command of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, (BCOF), naval shore establishment Kure, Japan. The base, then known as HMS COMMONWEALTH, became HMAS COMMONWEALTH.