Which British admiral signed Japan’s surrender instrument in Tokyo Bay in 1945?

Sir Bruce Fraser signed Japan’s surrender instrument for the United Kingdom in Tokyo Bay in 1945.

Fraser was the British representative at the formal ceremony aboard USS Missouri on September 2, 1945. He signed after representatives of the United States and China, at approximately 9:14 a.m. Japan Standard Time.

Fraser had served as a senior Royal Navy commander during World War II and became First Sea Lord after the war. His presence reflected Britain’s major role in the Allied war against Japan, especially through naval operations in the Indian and Pacific theaters.

He is sometimes confused with other famous British admirals, including Andrew Cunningham, who was First Sea Lord during much of the European war. Fraser’s signature specifically represented the United Kingdom at Japan’s final surrender ceremony.