Statement of Isa (9 Aug. 1947 - taken by Duffy) 57, went to WA in May 1945 as the potential CG of a proposed new army, was ranking officer to Yokoyama, and when Yokoyama moved to Yamae Isa was mostly concerned with civilians airraid precautions and liaison with the prefecture. After the Yamae move the Fukuoka garrison consisted of about 20 officers and 40' 50 soldiers; Isa had no authority over the soldiers, although Isa made Lt. Gen. in 1941. Orders from Toikyo Headquarters went directly to Yamae. Kusumoto was adjutant of WA. Isa never heard of captured flyers being kept at Fukuoka, never saw any orders concerning them. Isa never heard of any executions. Isa believes Lt. Col. Yakumaru was in charge of PWs, Gen. Ito in charge of the detention barracks. Isa disclaims being with Yokoyama on 20 June when Ito reported the execution to Yokoyama. Important orders cane to Isa through the Adjutant (Kusumoto). When Yokoyama went to Yamae, he told Isa to issue orders in his name on minor things, mainly as to air defense and airraid precautions. Isa would pass these orders on to Fukushima, assistant Chief of Staff of WA. The detention barracks was about 100 meters from Isa's office. Because of airraid damage, Isa moved about 3 kilometers; the only ones left were Sato and his staff. Fukushima went with Isa. Isa was at the office all day on 20 June, talked to Sato. Isa talked to Ito "quite often". Isa loft headquarters about 29 Aug. 1945. At WAH Yokoyama, Inada and Yakumaru (in charge of PWs) would be responsible for the PWs. |