M45

Trial began in Ambon on 2 January 1946 and transferred to Morotai on 19 January 1946

At beginning of trial the Defending Officer submitted a list of 91 officers, guards and a civilian interpreter connected with the Galala PW Camp in Ambon. All from the Shirozu unit (M45d pp. 9-17).

On 17 Jan 1946, at the end the the Prosecution case, the Court announced that it considers that no prima facie case has been established against 11 of these accused and accordingly acquits them: (M45g p.27). 

The 80 remaining accused are transferred to Morotai to continue the in the trial and ultimately receive sentence - 4 death by shooting; 32 prison terms; and 44 not guilty.