M38

Crime tried

Accused

Trial location
Morotai
NAA Series
A471
NAA Control
80977
Trial start date
Trial end date
Trial sentence date

JAG report

Notes

Committing a war crime - in violation of laws and usages of war - neglecting to ensure PWs held by Jap Army in the area under his command were treated in accordance with laws and usages of war,

ENDO/SHINICHI

While Commander of the Jap Army Force in the Northern Celebes, including Talaud Islands, Sept 1944-Sept 1945 neglected to issue or enforce any or sufficient orders or instructions or to take steps to provide the treatment of PWs (according to the Hague Convention).

PWs include

23 Mar 45 at Talaud Islands - Hann Walters, King all RAAF

On or about 3 Mar 1945 at Kakaskasen Northern Celebes - Packham, Benson, Jones all RAAF

On or about 27 Jul 45 at Kaaten Northern Celebes - Orgill

On or about August 1945 at Kaaten, Northern Celebes - Hutton, Lockyer all RAAF.

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