Hannibal Rex Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Does anyone know if Japanese service information/records for WW2 era servicepeople exist? Does anyone have any identified items? I know that there are items out there with names &/or units on them (I have a couple), but I was curious if there is any research potential possible here.
Paul L Murphy Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Most Japanese military records were destroyed during WWII, in particular during the fire bombing of Tokyo. Any records that do remain will only be released to the next of kin. Hence, unless you can find your recipient in public information such as published books it is not possible to research the individual.
Hannibal Rex Posted March 6, 2010 Author Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks Paul. Figured it was probably a long shot. In other words, look for groups with as much documentation as possible...
Jareth Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Great website http://www.jacar.go.jp/english/index.html
Hannibal Rex Posted March 7, 2010 Author Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks for the link. I'll have to fish around that later today. =)
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