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GOIYAMA, SHINJU Statement of Aihara (420, 26 Apr 47) Between 15-20 May, Sato pointed to two names on Prisoner roster, said they would be taken to University. Sato instructed him to tell Administration Section to prepare Prisoners. Aihara told Goiyama. [Marginal Note: no ] There were 4 operations, 7-8 Prisoners sent to University, and in each case orders to Goiyama given to Aihara by Sato. Just prior to 2nd operation, Sato cautioned others of necessity of secrecy, which Aihara relayed to driver of car and guards. Sato then came over to truck, cautioned all. At this time Goiyama was standing jufct outside door of detention barracks, this between 1300-1400. That morning - 5-6 days after first operation, Sato asked for roster, picked out about 3 names, which information Aihara gave to Goiyama. 3rd operation: About 1 June. Sato told him and then or next morning, Sato pointed to 1 (I believe; name to be sent that afternoon. Aihara made red check, relayed information to Goiyama. 4th operation; About 1 week after 3rd, Sato asked where Prisoners not yet crossed off had been captured - about 10 names. Sato checked 2, Aihara gave information to Goiyama that they were to be released to Komori. |
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Statement (30 June - 2 July 1947) The adjutant section fed, clothed and transported Prisoners, with Goiyama in charge. Goiyama normally got his guards from the special headquarters unit, later commanded by Lt. Tanabe, but in May an unknown officer. Goiyama was not high enough rank to order American's to University. In this ease Goiyama was probably given orders by Kusumoto or Jin, to order prisoners to University for experimental operations. Lt. Col. Yakumaru of Staff Section bad charge of Prisoners as far as staff was concerned with them, Goiyama as to Adjutant Section, but Goiyama was not under Yakumaru. |