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Statement Concerning Nishida

Statement Title Statement of Ohtsuki
Record Type Statement
Subject of Statement Kozo Nishida
Statement Provided By Takashi Ohtsuki

Statement of Ohtsuki (24 Mar-8 Apr 47). Among the .Probationary Officers of the Guerilla Unit were: Noda, Satano, Narasaki, Yamauye, Kaio, Nishida, Koyama and Ohtsuki believes Kitagami and Enoki,

At the 9 or 10 August execution: When the last 8th Prisoner, was brought out Itezono turned to the group and said karate would be used. About 15 Probationary Officers moved up, with 6 of them taking turns delivery the diaphram and stomach blows, including, Nishida, Narazaki, Koyama, and Ohtsuki beliebes, Karu. Each man delivered one blow, then receded. While they were trying out karate, Enatsu was 3 or 4 meters away from the Prisoner, showing them how karate should be done.