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Yamaguchi-Ken, Hagishi, Tsubaki, No. 937 Former Rank: 1st Lt. Section: Western Army Hqs. Charges: Execution of an American Flyer at Aburayama, Fukuoka-Ken, on 15 August 1945. Evidence: Yoshinao SATO, former Col., IJA, testimony PP-35; "I heard that 1st Lt. MAEDA, beheaded some of the flyers in the woods." (15 August 1945 execution). Sachko ISHIMURA, former Secretary, Propaganda Section, Western Army Hqs., testimony, PP-15, when questioned regarding 15 August 1945 execution of American Prisoners stated: "Then many Jap soldiers came out from the grass to the clear area in front of us............. some came out with blood on their swords....." (When questioned who were these persons) (,MAEDA..........", (When questioned regarding the identity of executioners PP-19 stated) .......... 2nd Lt. MAEDA."
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