On 6 September, Eastick flew to Kuching in a Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat and gave instructions to Japanese officers regarding the surrender before departing. Two days later, he sailed back to Kuching aboard the  , and at 14:35 on 11 September he took the surrender from Major General Hiyoe Yamamura aboard Kapunda.
On September 6, Eastick flew to Kuching in a Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat and gave instructions to Japanese officers regarding the surrender. Two days later, he returned to Kuching by , and at 14:35 on September 11, he received the surrender from Major General Hiyoe Yamamura aboard Kapunda.