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Hann, Walters and King were executed on Talaud Is by orders of Col Koba, CO of forces on the island. In response to Koba Force asking for instructions what to do with the PW, a signal was received from Chief of Staff Katsura Force "Genchi Shobun" interpreted as you are to dispose of locally - i.e. executed.

Lt-Col Komura was the only staff officer on HQ Katsura 57 Indep Mixed Bde at Manado.