List of Railway Guards
What follows is a searchable list of almost a thousand Japanese personnel who worked on the Railway and who featured in affidavits, war crimes documents, memoirs or other books on the Burma-Thailand Railway experience. There is a guide to reading and understanding this list which visitors may wish to look at as well as a guide to the abbreviations used in it. Feedback or comments on anything posted here can be made through the Contact page.
| Likely Surname | Likely Given name | Rank | Nickname | No. | Source | Page | Original Comments | Additional Comments | Link or Rely | Camps or Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abe | Isamu | Sgt Maj | 1 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 5 | Burma | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Abe | Risuki | Sgt | Pluto | 960 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | Sep 43. “Causing grievous bodily harm to PW. Hintok River Camp, Siam.” [It is interesting that he is referred to as a Sgt here but two records elsewhere say L/Cpl inc. in the Morris list.] | There are three references to this guard in the AWM lists. He was at Hintok River. He was recorded as a L/Cpl one time and a Sgt in two other reports. | 75 | Thailand; Hintok |
| Abe | Sgt | Goggles | 994 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | Apr 43. 110 Kilo Camp. “Speaks good English, said to have been a solicitor in Ipoh, Malaya.” [110 Kilo was also called Auneganaung]. Wright ‘MotL’ p.233 quotes Len Stanfield, 2/4th CCS, He says ‘Goggles’ was an officer: “an elderly little family man with very thick glasses who obviously had no more wish to be in a war than we did”. This was at Drivers’ Camp which was at the 76 or 77 Kilo mark (from Thanbyuzyat). In July 45 he was in “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | There are three references to this guard in the AWM lists; none of them includes a given name. It is possible this could be the same guard known as ‘Pluto’. He certainly gets mentioned because of the ill-treatment he meted out. | 44 | Bangkok; Thailand; 110 Kilo | |
| Abe | Lt | 374 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 108 | Date: July 43. “Song Krai, Siam” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | |||
| Abe | Bunpei | Capt. | 1 | Bangkwang List | 4 | Member of No.9 Railway Regt. Arrived Thailand July 42. was in a number of locations all along the line. Stayed longest at Namuchauya. Sent to Karoto Burma at end of 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Namuchauya; Krian Krai | |
| Abe | Hiroshi | Lt (Engineers) | Bk | McCormack and Nelson | 103 | Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | This person was tried at Singapore. The sentence was Death Commuted to life | 90 | F Force | |
| Abuka | Lt Engineer | 377 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 108 | 1942. Alternative spellings for surname Abaka or Aiwaka. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo | ||
| Ada | Asaichi | Sgt Maj | 2 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 5 | Chongrai Camp, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai | |
| Adachi | Fukusaburo | Lt | Charlie Chaplin | 1134 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 73 | The original notes referred to 95 Kilo Camp, [Burma]. Bashing of PW tied to trees. & Beating of PW while tied to tree. | There was only one other reference to this individual and that was in No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 although there are photos of him at the NAA. There is also a reference to ‘Charlie Chaplin’ in Dunlop’s ‘War Diaries’, p.252. That was at Hintok. | 85 | Burma; 95 Kilo |
| Adachi | Takoshi | Lt (Interpreter) | 6 | Bangkwang List | 4 | Arrived RW Sept 42. Was at Chungkai three times. Last location was Pratchai as of June 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takenun, Tamarkan, Pratchai; Chungkai; Tamuan | |
| Aduke | Korean Guard | 879 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 4 | [As an option: see Abuka or Kyohara who were also at Wampo.] He was a Korean QM [which is unusual in itself] at Wampo from Oct 42 to Feb 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo | ||
| Aida | Sgt | 9 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 4 | Was at Bicycle Camp THEN on the RW. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 30 Kilo | ||
| AIF Joe | AIF Joe | Bk | TGG 2006 | 547 | Is one of a line-up of guards in a photograph taken at the end of the war. It is on the same page as a photo of Cpl Okaka aka ‘Dr Death’ and another line-up which lookis like it is photographed in the exact same spot which was at Neike in Oct 45 by a CWGC survey team. I found the other one online but cannot track this one down. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki | ||
| Air Raid | 3 Star Pte | Air Raid | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Akamatsu | Lt | 1360 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 92 | PW Camp Admin. “Rajburi-Chumpong-Phetburi Camps” [Phetburi was a camp approx. 160 Km south of Bangkok on the Singapore-Thailand railway.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Petchaburi | ||
| Albert | L/Cpl | Albert | 324 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 145 | Transport Camp. Oct 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Wang Yai | |
| Ally | Korean Interpreter | 1032 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 255 | The original notes referred to 1943 to 44. & Beating of Pte McNeil. | This name was written as “Ally-Ali”. One of the two references to this guard says he tied Pte McNeil to a tree at Tambesar and beat him “for no apparent reason”. | 33 | Tambesar; 100 Kilo | ||
| Amakawa | Hogyoki | Guard | 9 | Bangkwang List | 5 | Arrived RW Sept 42. From start of 44 was at ‘Kanburi’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk | |
| Amikura | Toichi | WO (Kempeitai) | 11 | Bangkwang List | 5 | Arrived RW in May 43. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Niki | |
| Angel Face | Korean | Angel Face | 1106 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 265 | i/c Camp Administration. May to Jun 42. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Gai Zai Yok | |
| Aoki | Tadaatsu | QM Sgt | 14 | Bangkwang List | 5 | The original notes referred to Arrived RW in Dec 42. Also at Moulmein, Nakom Nayok. Final location shown: Nakorn Nyok. & “Death of ?? ‘F’ Force” — maybe that unreadable number is 6. | His name was written as Tade and then Tadaatsu; he is also referred to as a WO1 but I strongly suspect this is the same individual. | 55 | Moulmein; Tamakan; Thanbyuzayat; F Force | |
| Aoki | Takashi | Cpl | 11 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 6 | Kempei Tai, Burma | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state Kempei Tai, Burma & Arm of Service: Burma Kpt No.2 No.4 Det. Wanted by 17 Team. | 55 | Burma | |
| Aoki | Toshio | Sgt | 15 | Bangkwang List | 6 | Beatings at Nooltan [I don’t know where Nooltan is and I have had a pretty detailed look on the Internet. I will wait to see if something else shows up. A search through Reel 48 is garbled text. I can’t find the ref in the PDF. It looks as if this is in Japan but that is unclear.] | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state Beatings at Nooltan [I don’t know where Nooltan is and I have had a pretty detailed look on the Internet. I will wait to see if something else shows up. A search through Reel 48 is garbled text. I can’t find the ref in the PDF. It looks as if this is in Japan but that is unclear.] & Arrived RW in June 43 from Tandjong Priok, Java. Also at Aperon, Niki, Konkan, Nakom Paton, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | 55 | Nooltan??? | |
| Aonuma | Takeo | 1st Lt (Med Dr) | Bk | Coates Story | 113 | This officer was a decent Japanese and Coates spoke up for him at the Tokyo War Crimes Trials, citing him as an example of an honourable Japanese officer. This is in p.114: “He was a decent Japanese who let us alone to do the best we could.” | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state This officer was a decent Japanese and Coates spoke up for him at the Tokyo War Crimes Trials, citing him as an example of an honourable Japanese officer. This is in p.114: “He was a decent Japanese who let us alone to do the best we could.” & Arrived RW Jan 43 from Java. Also at Konkan, Thanbyuzayat. Final location shown: Ubon Pladuk. | 77 | 55 Kilo; Niki; Aperon | |
| Aoyama | Masura | “Mil. Civ.” | 17 | Bangkwang List | 6 | Arrived RW 25 Sept 42 with Maj. Chita. Also at Wan Yai, Wampo, Tonchan, Tamuang. Sailed to Japan 18 Sept 44. Returned Tamuang Jan 45.. Final location shown: with Capt. Susuki at Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo; Tonchan | |
| Arai | Hideo | Gd | Suet Head | 445 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 2 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state Railway. [Here is a connection to the Morris list: This guy is listed there as “Arai Hideo” with the Serial No.765. He was sentenced to 20 years’ prison.] The given name should be Hideo. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 | He was tried twice in Singapore with the first trial being aborted. This person was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 20 years. | 75 | Burma; Thailand; Thanbyuzayat |
| Arai | Isamu | Sgt | 24 | Bangkwang List | 7 | Arrived Sept 42 & served with 9 Rly Regt.. Also at Wanyai. Final location shown: Aperon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Aperon; Wanyai | |
| Arai | Katsunari | Gunsoku | 19 | Bangkwang List | 6 | Arrived Banpong, Oct 42. Also at Bangkok and Tamuang. Final location shown: Chungkai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Wanyang, Takalin, Arhil, Kurian, Takunan; Chungkai; Tamuan | |
| Arai | Katsuya | Guard | 20 | Bangkwang List | 6 | Arrived Banpong, Oct 42. Also at Chungkai, Takelin, Krian Kria, Bangkok. Final location shown: Chungkai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Takelin, Arhil, Monchian; Chungkai | |
| Arai | Koei | Korean Guard | Boy Bastard | 21 | Bangkwang List | 7 | The Bangkwang list notes that he arrived in Thanbyuzayat, Oct 42. Also at Tettok, Moroke, Anganau, Saigon (while awaiting ship to Japan May to Aug 44) and Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakorn Nyok. In Don Wall’s history of the 2/20th, Arai was seen by Pte Jack Jeffrey, 2/20th Bn, under guard in Bangkok at the end of the war. He is mentioned briefly by NX34300 Pte F.W. Lawrence, who left River Valley Road for Japan. On p.222 Arai told the PW going to Japan they would become “fish food”. His Korean name was Pak Yong-Cho. In the Narrelle Morris list he is accused of ordering the execution of three Dutch PW (Dec 27 42) and two Australians (one on March 16 43; one on 26 Dec 42) . | My original file has eight references to this individual, three in books about the RW, 4 from postwar records and one listing from Bangkwang. He was tried twice with the first trial being aborted. At least one of these trials was conducted jointly with Lt-Col. Nagatomo’s. This person was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging which was carried out 25/02/1947. | 99 | Railway; Takelin, Arhil, Monchian; Chungkai |
| Arai | Shokai | Korean Guard | Jungle Jim; Stormtrooper; Mass Production | 22 | Bangkwang List | 7 | On my full list, there are ten references to this individual. In four of these he is identified as ‘Jungle Jim’, in two as ‘Stormtrooper’ and once as ‘Mass Production’. The Bangkwang list states: “Arrived Thanbyuzayat from Soerabaya, Java Feb 43. Also at Aperon, 30 Kilo, 100 Kilo. Final location shown: Nakom Patong.” He was involved with the ill-treatment of Sgt Lynch in Burma and “Torture of 2 PWs. July 43 at 55 Kilo”. Rowley Richards describes this individual as “one of the most vicious and hated of all guards. Instead of regular bamboo, he favoured a much heavier metre-long stick as his weapon of choice.” Richards had to travel with ‘Storm Trooper’ from Mezali to the 55 Kilo camp on July or Aug 43. See also pp.192-5 where he deals with the beating of Lt-Col. Anderson, two others and NX66058 L/Sgt James Patrick Lynch, 2/15th Fld Reg who died soon after. A book by Sandra Wilson et al. notes that in Jan 55 Arai was given parole from Sugamo prison but refused to leave b/c he was not eligible for welfare in Japan and cd not support himself outside jail. This was seen as a sign that conditions in Sugamo were far from harsh. HWR a public appeal raised funds to support him and six Taiwanese released at same time. | Arai was tried twice in Singapore and sentenced to 15 years’ prison and also to be hanged. However, the death sentence was commuted and, as mentioned on the left, he was released from Sugamo prison in 1955. | 99 | Railway; Takelin, Arhil, Monchian; Chungkai |
| Arai | Toranosuke | 2nd Lt | 57 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 8 | 24 Bde 138 Bn, Rangoon. Wanted by 16 Team. Was a suspect: Mar 47. | There are two references to this individual, both from AWM summaries. The second ref is on p.8 of AWM54 1010/2/43. | 88 | Burma | |
| Arai | Toshio | S.M. | 58 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 8 | Burma KPT GHQ. Was a suspect in Mar 47. Wanted by 2 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Arai | Yoshio | Korean Guard/Interpreter | 61 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 8 | There are three references to this individual; my original notes state: The link btw the Serial Nos here is persuasive that this is the same individual. The suspect’s Korean name is given as Park Yung Su. The notes say: “Siam PW Camp 10 Br Saigon”. Wanted by 7 Team. & 11/08/1943 [This could be Arai Shokai or Arai Koei and they could be the same individual if the truth is known] & Date:May 45. Petchaburi Aerodrome is the location. [This could be Arai Shokai or Arai Koei and they could be the same individual if the truth is known] | One of the connections made here is speculative but I think the other two reliable. | 70 | Indo-China; Thangsun; Petchaburi; Saigon | |
| Arimoto | Toku | Sgt-Maj | 25 | Bangkwang List | 7 | Arrived in May 43. Also at Kanchanaburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Arita | Manko Marita | Korean | 18 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 6 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Beatings Oct 43, “Kinsayok” & Alternative spellings of his surname are offered: Ariza, Arima, Ariga. I have gone with Arita b/c there is one at that end of the Railway. Offences: June 44 to Jan 45. | Neither given name written here seems likely to be accurate. | 60 | Kinsayok; Nakom Pathong | |
| Asai | Shoji | Capt | 20 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 6 | “Torture of P/O Platt & Murder”. Was held at time of this list’s compilation in 1946 in Glodok Jail, Java. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | PO Platt; Glodok | |
| Asakura | Minoru | Lt | 26 | Bangkwang List | 7 | Arrived in Feb 42; served with three different Rly Regts. Also at Spent all of 1943 in Japan. Final location shown: Surathadang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Surathadang | |
| Ashida | Shoji | Peter Rabbit | 306 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 34 | No other info | It is highly likely that this individual is also identified as “Soichi Ashida” in other records. | 44 | Possibly Railway | |
| Ashida | Soichi | Sgt-Maj | Mickey Mouse | 27 | Bangkwang List | 7 | There are three references to this individual. One gives no other info. The Bangkwang list says he Came to RW from Java late 43 or early 44. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Petchaburi. & the third reference is from Rohan Rivett who says he was a “vicious little dwarf with a colossal vanity and a delight in airing his abominable English.” He had a high falsetto scream that would have raised the dead. | I suspect this is the same individual also known as ‘Peter Rabbit’. | 66 | Burma; 105 Kilo; Nong Pladuk |
| Baba | Shigeki | 2 Star Pte | 29 | Bangkwang List | 8 | Arrived in June 44 with 11 Rly Regt. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Chumpon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuang; Chumpon | |
| Baboon | Cpl | Baboon | 952 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Tah Khinun | |
| Bacon Bones | Korean Guard | Bacon Bones | 966 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Feb 45. “Lampoe (possibly Lapoeng), Chiengmai Area, Siam” & Sep 42-Sep 44. | No formal names were given. | 33 | Thailand; Chiang Mai; Nong Pladuk | |
| Bankow Basher | Bankow Basher | 954 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | Chungkai, Siam | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chunkai | ||
| Banno | Hirateru | Lt-Col | Bk | Clarke, Wall, McCormack and Wilson | Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | There are five references to this individual and all of them are from books: H.V. Clarke describes him as “the I.J.A. Commander of ‘F’ Force”. He is referred to as ‘Colonel’ by others but I think his formal rank probably while the Railway was being constructed was Lt-Col. as desc. by Clarke. Don Wall’s 2/20th history has this recollection from Lt Bob Kelsey, 2/26 Bn. He talks about Maj. Bruce Hunt carrying haversacks stuffed with medical supplies he had obtained from Col. Banno “a Japanese soldier who had some sense of honour”. However, the note says Hunt would stride down the track to the HQ of Col. Banno FROM Lower Songkurai so I guess that means that Banno was NOT at that camp. The other notes place him at Neike which was only 6km from Lwr Songkurai. He dealt with Lt-Col. Dillon of ‘F’ Force but is portrayed by Wall as being a decent Japanese officer, doing his best in difficult circumstances. McCormack and Nelson say he was: Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. Wilson et al. say & Snr cmdr on RW desc. in court as “an incompetent fatuous old man”. That is why his sentence was so lenient. This person was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 3 years. | 98 | Niki; Lower Sonkurai | ||
| Basher | Basher | Bk | Drummond Diary | 77 | This is the guard who made ‘Capt. Harvey’ and Ken Harrison beat Drummond after an incident during a search on return from a work party. 13 May 42. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuala Lumpur; Pudu | ||
| Basshead | Guard | Basshead | 1492 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | March 1945. “Fumi No.2 Group. Burma/Siam Railway.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Bastard Head | Guard | Bastard Head | 48 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 7 | “B/S Railway”. | There are two references to this individual but no formal name is given. The other reference on No.8 AMF List 6 has no further information and “B/S Railway” is a ref to the Burma-Siam Railway. | 22 | Railway | |
| Battle Gong | Jap Engr | Battle Gong | 51 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 7 | “Kanu Camp. Bashings and forcing sick PW to work Feb July 42” [That’s what the date says but it’s dodgy. Sd be 43. This is, of course, GOLD. It has been a LONG time searching to see an official ref. to ‘Battle Gong’.] [See Kenneth Harrison, ‘The Brave Japanese’. pp.166-7] [Drummond also mentions ‘Battle Gong’ as part of ‘the worst element among the Japs’. At that time he was working on the Konyu cutting. p.239* or 10 July 43.] | As mentioned in the notes on the left, ‘Battle Gong’ features prominently in some Newton-related memoirs. | N | Konyu | |
| Beautiful | Beautiful | Loose | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 24 | Beatings in Burma | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | ||
| Black Joe | Japanese NCO | Black Joe | 330 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10, 145 & 264 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: There is not a lot of information here and I think there are two nicknames for the one record but they are different individuals. The other one is for a Korean named “Trockida” or “Trookida” and I will enter it below. The date is July 43 and the desc. of this guy is: “Dark skinned 5’8″ height” & Foreman of Engineers. May to Jun 43. & Gai Zai Yok, Siam. His offences were listed as 15 Jun 45. | There are no names connected with this nickname that I have found. | 44 | Kanchanaburi; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Blanket Legs | Sgt | Blanket Legs | 315 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 144 | July/Aug 43. “Well built, height abut 5’4″.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 211 Kilo | |
| Blue Boy | Officer | Blue Boy | Bk | Don Wall, 2/20th History | 193 | “We had a Jap officers whom we called ‘Blue Boy’ because he always wore a blue shirt.” He is listed in the Consolidated worksheet as ‘Blue Shirt’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan South | |
| Blue Shirt | Foreman | Blue Shirt | 472 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 121 | Jun 43 “Toncha, Siam”. [This guard was also referred to in the 2/20th History where he was at Tonchan South although there he is called ‘Blue Boy’ b/c of his blue shirt. Has to be the same bloke.] | It is possible this guard later went to Takefu in Osaka, Japan, where he was involved in the torture of a Pte K.J. Taylor. However, since the individual in Japan is described as a foreman, I think that unlikely. Nicknames tended to be recycled a fair bit and descriptions of clothing were popular and probably safe. | 22 | Takefu; Tonchan | |
| Bongsebranarma | Camp comd | 27 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 7 | There is no other information on this individual. | This record is an excellent example of the difficulty postwar investigators had in tracking down and identifying suspects. This family name is clearly a very Anglo interpretation of some misheard Japanese name and I can make neither head nor tail of it since it looks and sounds so unlike any other Japanese name I have encountered in these lists. | N | Thailand | ||
| Boots | Lt | Boots | RR Testimony | 101 | This is from the testimony of QX10210 Sig Archibald Edward Newton 8th Div. Sigs. He was at Kashu Mountain Camp, Phetburi, Thailand from Feb 45 to end of war.. [The doc is saved as ‘Newton Reg War Crimes Testimony’. I am also assuming Phetburi is Petchaburi] Lt Boots is mentioned at the V top of p.103. | There was a ‘Boots’ at Naoetsu, Japan, and a ‘Puss in Boots’ at the Omine Coal Mine also in Japan. There was an individual whose name was given as ‘Putosan’ with the nickname ‘Puss in Boots’ held in Changi at the end of the war. There was a Lt Shigeru Nakamura identified as ‘Puss in Boots’ in one record but no location was given. Finally, there was an engineer identified as Lt Teramuto who was at Chungkai in Sept 43. So it is very difficult to draw any positive conclusions from that mix of information other than to say that the ‘Boots’ from the Railway was not the same ‘Puss in Boots’ from Omine. It is also highly unlikely that the ‘Boots’ from the Railway was the same individual as the ‘Boots’ from Naoetsu. | N | Thailand; Kashu Mountain; Phetburi; Petchaburi | ||
| Budge Sgt | Sgt | Budge Sgt | 1373 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 93 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Beating of Pte Priess at Ontri Camp Siam & Ontri Camp, Thailand & Beating Pte Priess. | No names are offered in the three records with this nickname. I also cannot find any other references to Pte Priess. | 44 | Pte Priess; Thailand; Ontri | |
| Bugger Me | 3 Star Pte | Bugger Me | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Cat-Eyes | Korean Guard | Cat-eyes | 159 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 174 | Feb 43 at 84 Kilo Camp and 5 Feb 44 at Kanchanaburi | There was a ‘Cat Eyes’ or ‘Bat Eyes’ who went to one of the Kawasaki camps in Japan and that could fit in with the date range given here. HWR, no name is given in the other record either. | 11 | Kanchanaburi; 84 Kilo | |
| Charles Atlas | Charles Atlas | 952 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. | There was a ‘Charles Atlas’ and a ‘Pocket Atlas’. The variation suggests both could have been at the same camp. HWR, it looks likely ‘Pocket Atlas’ was at the Burma end and this individual more at the Thai end of the RW. | N | Thailand; Tah Khinun | ||
| Charlie Cocoa | Soldier | Charlie Cocoa | 975 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 15 | Jul-Sep 43. Coolie Hospital approx 1 mile from Kanchanaburi | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Cheeky Charlie | L/Cpl | Cheeky Charlie | 837 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 50 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. & Jul-Sep 43. Coolie Hospital approx 1 mile from Kanchanaburi | The second ref is in AWM54 1010/6/26, p.11, Serial. No.104. | 22 | Ratburi; Kanchanaburi | |
| Chiba | Kensuke | Sgt | 30 | Bangkwang List | 8 | Arrived in April 43 with 9 Rly Regt. Also at Takanun, Krian Kria, Konkoita, Thanbyuzayat, Moulmein. Final location shown: Takiren. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takanun; Krian Kria; Konkoita; Thanbyuzayat; Moulmein; Takiren | |
| Chiba | Korin | Gd | Cheeba, Bull Head | Narrelle Morris List | There are nine references to this individual in the records I have. The official summary from the Narrelle Morriss list is: (1) Inhumane treatment of PW employed on construction of airfield at LIENG KHAN, French Indo-China, between 15/04/1945 and 23/07/1945 (2) [not charged with charge 2] (3) Inhumane treatment contributing to death of one PW at TONCHAN Camp, Siam, in June 1943. Other records state: June 43. “i/c Sub Camp Sawmill Camp” “Toncha, Siam” Desc: “Heavily built, height 5’10”. Weight 12½-13 stone, thick lips.” & May 43. “About 5’9″ tall, heavily built”. & Jun 43 to Aug 44. [The locations for this were Tonchan and Tamuang.] Desc: “A big well built man. Has a perpetual smile and a foolish swagger. Was at Tah Muang approx Aug 44 – Apr 45.” & “Beating of sick between Tonca South and Toncha Central Camps, Siam.” [sic] The name is also offered as “Cheeba”. Sub Camp IV. Apri to July 1943. & “Tonchin Sawmill”. | The fact that there are nine separate entries relating to this guard is a sure sign that he was a nasty piece of work. As can be seen, he was hanged in Singapore in 1947. His Korean name was Ch’en Kwang-In. His name was given in at least one record as “Ishibah Rikichi” but that was a case of mistaken identity because Rikichi Ishikura aka ‘Turtle Neck’ was the guard in question. According to McCormack and Nelson, he was associated with the death of a POW named Riddoch. He is mentioned in AWM54 1010/2 lists 27, 28 and 34. Chiba was tried at Singapore and sentenced to death by hanging and that was carried out on 21/1/1947. | 90 | Thailand; Bridging Camp; Banpong; Tonchan; Tonchan South; Tonchan Saw Mill; Tamuang; Indo-China | ||
| Chickabar | Cpl | Chickabar | 158 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 174 | 1944-12-14 00:00:00 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Chicken Joe | Chicken Joe | 1381 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 15 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Killing 2 British PW at Tonchan Camp & “Tonchin Camp”. “killed 2 British PW through beatings and torture.” | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/27, p.94 and the same Serial No.1381. | 44 | Tonchan | ||
| Chida | Sotomatsu | Maj. (Camp Cmdt) | 35 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 8 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: “Floggings & bashings refusal of medical attention. Execution of Pte. Merritt & torture of PW. Tried by British & sentenced to 8 years.” & “Comdr Hindato No 6 Group. Shooting of Pte McCartney.” [I have added in the Railway ref on right but don’t know anything about Hindato Gp.] & This officer took over from the reasonable Maj. Ebiko early in Sept 44. We will hear a fair bit more about him. He had been camp cmdt in 1942 when Toosey’s group first arrived and was considered unpredictable then. & Siam POW Camp 1 Br. Siam. Notes say “8 yrs. r.i. 7/2/46. 10 yrs concurrently Sent. 3/12/46.” | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 60 Serial No. 839 & Summers on Toosey p. 244 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 10 Serial No. 101. Chida was tried at by the British and sentenced to 8 years. | 88 | Hindato; Nong Pladuk | |
| Chigisaki | Akira | Civilian | 36 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 8 | Was being held in Burma in 1946. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma?? | |
| Chin | Fook Goi | 31 | Bangkwang List | 8 | Kanburi [No date shown] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Chuma | Lt | 1339 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 195 | Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Chungkai Charlie | Korean medical orderly | Chungkai Charlie | 945 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 11 | June 43 at 211 Kilo Camp, Siam. Mistreated the British MO. [I have had a good look for links with this guy through Chungkai and 211 Kilo and found nothing.] | There was a ‘Charcoal Charlie’, a ‘Mad Charlie’ and a ‘Cheeky Charlie’, all of whom were on the RW at some stage. This nickname could be connected to any one of them but it may not be and that is the best one can say. | N | Chunkai; 211 Kilo | |
| Cicarna | Sjt | 378 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 108 | No other info | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chunkai | ||
| Cloth Head | Sgt | Cloth Head | 994 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Thailand | |
| Conceito | Guard | Black Cook | 118 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 12 | Beatings and murder of Col Anderson and Capt Dower in 1943. | Col. Anderson will be a ref to Lt-Col. Charles Anderson who was beaten but not murdered. | N | Col Anderson; Capt Dower; Burma; No.1 Mobile Unit | |
| Cook | Cook | 121 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 12 | No other info | There is just too little to work with here. | N | Thailand; Onti | ||
| Count Ciano | Korean guard | Count Ciano | 1383 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 15 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Kanu [Konyu] [Count Ciano was the Italian Foreign Minister under Mussolini so this adds to the connection between the engineer known as ‘Musso’ at Konyu who was said to bear a striking resemblance to the dictator; one presumes this Korean and the other individual worked together.] & “Beating of PW, KANU Camp Apr 43” & Beatings. April 43. [This is the third ref to Count Ciano but no names yet seen.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 94 Serial No. 1383 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 12 Serial No. 122 | 22 | Konyu | |
| Crazy Fool | Crazy Fool | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | ||
| Dago Joe | Medical Officer | Dago Joe | 1142 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 73 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Konjuita Camp, Siam & Jul-Sep 43. Coolie Hospital approx 1 mile from Kanchanaburi & Resp. for poor conditions (Siam) | Some of these nicknames were far from PC and this is in that category but hopefully everyone reading this site will be sufficiently adult to appreciate that WW2 was a different era where different values applied and repeating them here doesn’t imply endorsement; nor should it require an apology. So there were three entries for ‘Dago Joe’ and two of another individual referred to as ‘the Dago’. The latter was at Blakang Mati in Singapore. It could have been the same individual but quite likely it wasn’t. The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 15 Serial No. 975 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 12 Serial No. 126. | 22 | Konkoyita; Kanchanaburi | |
| Daigo | 1st Cl Pte | 53 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 186 | Mid-Dec 42 to 20 Oct 43. Mistreatment of Ducth PW at what looks like a number of places: “MS. 77 80.5 ms Burma Siam Rl between Thanbyuzayat and Banpong.” There are two “guards” with nicknames that sound like this surname: ‘The Dago’ and ‘Dago Joe’ but one was at Blakang Mati and the other who was on the RW was a medical officer. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Damamine | Interpreter | 41 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 8 | Execution of Lts Appleby and Powell. Was being held in Batavia in 1946. [Lieutenant John Leslie Appleby was an escaped prisoner of war and member of the Dutch Resistance on Java, before being betrayed, recaptured and then executed on 6 September 1943] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Appleby; Lt Powell; Java | ||
| Dami Dami | Dami Dami | 213 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 130 | June 1944 to March 1945. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kaorin | ||
| Dead End Kid | Dead End Kid | 486 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 123 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: May/Jul 43 & May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 12 Serial No. 952. | 44 | Takenun | ||
| Doi | Hideo | Sup. Pte (Med.) | 35 | Bangkwang List | 8 | Arrived in Tamuang Dec 44. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Tamuan | |
| Donie | Lt (Camp Commandant) | Donald Duck | 677 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 18 | There are two references to ‘Donald Duck’ on or near the RW and one to a Lt Donie. One of these entries states: “Commandant, branch 5, 83 Kilo Camp.” Another gives the date of Sept 43 and refers to the 84 Kilo camp. The third refers to Saigon and gives the date range “1943-45”. | I am going out on a limb here and I’m going to say it is most likely this ‘Commandant’ of 83 Kilo camp was the same lieutenant from 84 Kilo camp known as ‘Donald Duck’. The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 18 Serial No. 677 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 213 Serial No. 1211. There was a ‘Donald Duck’ who was an interpreter at Kobe, Japan, but I think that is unlikely to be the same person. | 44 | Burma; 80 Kilo; 83 Kilo; 84 Kilo; Saigon, Indo-China | |
| Dorothy | 3 Star Engineer | Dorothy | 856 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 270 | Jul 43. | There are two references to an engineer known as ‘Dorothy Lamour’ at Blakang Mati off Singapore. But in the era, the nicknames ‘Dorothy’ [from Wizard of Oz] and ‘Dorothy Lamour’ [a sultry actress famous for what were termed ‘sarong roles’] would have had very different connotations so I think they were unlikely to refer to the same individual. | N | Konyu | |
| Ebata | Denichiro | L/Cpl | 37 | Bangkwang List | 9 | Arrived from Soerabyay in Sept 43. Also at Nike, Outi. Final location shown: Ratburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Soerabaya; Nike; Outi; Ratburi | |
| Ebiko | Yoshitaro | Maj. (Camp Cmdt) | 1389 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 94 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: “Burma-Thailand area” & “Thought to have issued orders to shoot all escapees” & This officer was the new ‘Group Commander’ in Jan 44 at the time Toosey took charge of Nong Pladuk. He was a “sincere and tolerant” officer. This is now confusing because on p.244 Summers says Ebiko was the Camp Cmdt and that Maj. Chida returned to take over on 5 Sept 44 – or very soon after. | The second reference to this individual is in Summers book on Toosey p. 225. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Eda | Isaichi | (Med) Sgt-Maj | 38 | Bangkwang List | 9 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived in Banpong, Aug 42. Also at Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. & “Chonkai Camp and other camps Burma Siam Railway” & Siam POW Camp No.2 Br. Siam. Sentenced to death. 20/6/46. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 95 Serial No. 1390 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 11 Serial No. 118 | Banpong; Chungkai; Takanun; Tamarkan; Tamuang | ||
| Egami | Umeji | Kempeitai Sgt | 39 | Bangkwang List | 9 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived RW in June 44 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. | #REF! | 55 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Ejguchi | [See notes] | Smiler | 1391 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 15 | There are six references to this what is probably this same individual but none show a given name and only three have the family name. Another surprising element is that the rank varies from 3 Star Pte to L/Cpl to Sgt-Maj to Lt with the L/Cpl entry dated Aug 45. Three of the references refer only to Victoria Point. The others state: Konu No.3 Camp. Nicknamed “because of perpetual grin”. & 19 Aug 45. Beating “BORs” which means British ORs. & June-Aug 45. “Langsuan C Thailand”. & “Tonchin Sawmill”. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 95 Serial No. 1391 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 122 Serial No. 482 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 200 Serial No. 1315 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 68 Serial No. 1497 | 55 | Burma; Victoria Point; Thailand; Lang Suang No.2 Gp; Konyu; Tonchan Sawmill | |
| Endo | Shaunzi | Sgt | Pasty Face | 192 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 127 | Dec 43 to Apl 44. | There was a Sgt Keichi Endo at Java accused of killing two Australians but given that the date of that offence was Sept 43, it is possible but unlikely this was the same individual. The Sgt Endo who went to Japan and was at one of the Kawasaki camps was definitely known as ‘Pasty Face’. It is possible this could be the same person or three different people but I have added the nickname here without any conviction and on the basis of a working hypothesis. | 33 | Kanchanaburi |
| Fingers | Korean | Fingers | 657 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 71 | 1944/45 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Fisherman | 2nd Lt | Fisherman | 152 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 14 | Beating Lt Wagstaff. [There are three refs to Lt Wagstaff: only nicknames shown.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Wagstaff; Tavoy Aerodrome; Burma | |
| Flash Harry | Korean Guard | Flash Harry | 966 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | Feb 45. “Lampoe (possibly Lapoeng), Chiengmai Area, Siam” | There was a shift boss known as ‘Flash Gordon’ in Yamane, Japan. Neither shows their proper names and there would be no reason to connect these two nicknames. | N | Thailand; Chiang Mai | |
| Four Fingers | Four Fingers | Bk | Wright ‘MotL’ | 140 | Bill Fitch of the 2/3rd Motor Ambulance was in ‘K’ Force. He encountered ‘Four Fingers’ at “the 245-Kilo mark” (prob. Krian Krai). He was “a true swine of a Jap….He was a true bastard, the worst bastard we ever had. He gave us a terrible time.” | See the comments above next to ‘Fingers’. I think it highly likely these were variations of the same nickname and that a title like ‘Four Fingers’ would be quickly truncated to just ‘Fingers’. | 11 | Krian Kria or 245km mark; Krian Krai | ||
| Frogmouth | Frogmouth | Bk | Don Wall, 2/20th History | 183 | There is a detailed desc. of an incident with a Leicester called ‘Blackie’ and this guard in my notes. Blackie was about to kill ‘Frogmouth’ at an embankment but was held back by mates. Frogmouth then beat him so badly that ‘Blackie’ died overnight. Bryan Flanagan called ‘Frogmouth’ “the nastiest Jap I struck during all the time I was in captivity.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Songkrai | ||
| Fujihara | Nanryu | Guard | 41 | Bangkwang List | 9 | Arrived in Oct 43. Also at Chungkai, Kaorin, Tamarkan, Kinsayok. Final location shown: Tamuang. | See comments related to ‘Horse Face’. | 88 | Chungkai; Kaorin; Tamarkan; Kinsayok; Tamuang | |
| Fujihara | Shyoryu | Clerk | 42 | Bangkwang List | 9 | Arrived RW in Aug 44 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | See comments related to ‘Horse Face’ and the Korean guard listed here as ‘Fujihara’ but originally listed as ‘Fugihara’. | 88 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Fujihara | Shyoryu? | Korean Guard | 1056 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 258 | 23 to 26 Jan 44. I have not seen the spelling of this location before and have entered it into the master list. [There is not a strong connection but as three Korean guards are listed together, I have included it on the off-chance it may fill a gap.] | The dates suggest that this guard may be the ‘clerk’ Shyoryu Fujihara who was detained in Bangkwang Jail at the end of the war. | 22 | Chungara | |
| Fujii | Katsuzo | Sgt | 43 | Bangkwang List | 9 | Arrived RW in March 42 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Fujimaru | Capt. (Medical Officer) | 990 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 250 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Was M.O. at “Atang Driver’s Camp”. Sep 44. Illtreatment of Lt Kraal and Sgt Thorne (SSVF). “Stockily built, darks, wears glasses.” & Sep 44. Beating Lt Kraal and Sgt Thorne (SSVF). “Atang Drivers Camp Tarso (Km. 127) Siam.” | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 203 Serial No. 1127 | 66 | Tarsau | ||
| Fujita | Eiji | Cpl | 57 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 10 | Was being held in Burma in 1946. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Fujita | Hikoichi | Pte | 45 | Bangkwang List | 10 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived RW in March 43 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & Railway & 19th Ambulance Unit Siam. 3 yrs prison. 18/10/46. & Nakom Pathom, Siam. The description says “Very husky”. | There are four references to a Pte Fujita on the RW. He is listed as Koichi in one, Kikoichi in another and then just as “Fugita”. I have linked them together based on the balance of probability. | 80 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Fujita | Saburo | S/Pte | Kolynos | 46 | Bangkwang List | 10 | Arrived RW in June 44 with 11 Rly Regt . Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.10 Serial No. 58 & AWM54 1010/2/28 Serial No. 178. | 90 | Kanchanaburi |
| Fujiwara | Kazuichi | Med Sgt | 48 | Bangkwang List | 10 | Arrived in Nov 42 from Bandoeng, Java. Also at Aperon. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Aperon; Nakom Pathong | |
| Fukuda | Mitsugu | Med Sgt | 55 | Bangkwang List | 11 | Arrived RW in Aug 42 . Final location shown: Saraburi. | There are three references to Sgt Fukuda with him being identified as a Sgt-Maj. The Narrelle Morris list refers to offences committed while sailing to Japan and this will be based, at least in part, on Reg Newton’s testimony. Clearly, like ‘the Tiger’, he returned to the RW after the voyage to Japan on the Rashin Maru. The other two references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List in which he is Serial No.734 & RR Testimony p. 12. I have changed the given name from that shown in the Bangkwang List based on the Narrelle Morris list which is sourced from war crimes trials and so is I think more reliable. [In fact, I think Sgt Fukuda was misidentified as Lt Fukuda in AWM54 1010/6/26, p.15, Serial No.170.] Dr Stan Pavillard on p.80 of his book ‘Bamboo Doctor’ refers to a medical Sgt Fukuda and has a photo of him. Fukuda was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 3.5 years. | 88 | Wanyai; Tamuan; Rashin Maru; Singapore, River Valley; Moji, Japan | |
| Fukuda | Tsuneo | Lt or Capt (Camp Cmdt) | Bk | McCormack and Nelson | 103 | Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | In total there are six references to this individual but four of them are from books, two by Don Wall (p.171 of his 2/20th history and p.86 of his ‘F’ Force history), one from H.V. Clarke’s ‘A Life for Every Sleeper’, p.41 and one from McCormack and Nelson (p.103). The two AWM references are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 13 Serial No. 167 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 10 Serial No. 59. Fukuda was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death which was later commuted to life. | 95 | Songukrai; Upper Songkurai; Konkoita | |
| Fukuei | Shimpei | Col or Maj Gen (GOC Changi) | 60 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 10 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Cmdr Changi Prison and “Ordered shooting of 2 PW (Cpl Bevrinton & Dale) for escaping”. The name of the camp from which they escaped is unreadable. It looks like “BOATMAN” or something with a similar number of letters. There is a reference to the signing of the no escape clause also. [I am confident that should be spelt “Breavington”] & There is a detailed description of the execution of Cpl Breavington and three others at Changi in this document. & Gives information about the trial of this officer who was GOC at Changi. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/4/180 & p.22 of a book by W.L. Cheah. Cheah gives the detail about his postwar fate. Fukuei was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by shooting. | 100 | Cpl Breavington; Cpl Dale; Changi | |
| Fukui | Kisao | Sgt-Maj | 56 | Bangkwang List | 11 | Arrived RW in Jan 45 . Final location shown: . | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Songkrai | |
| Fukukawa | Koroke | Korean Guard | The Blind Boil | 53 | Bangkwang List | 11 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived in Oct 42. Also at Wanyai, Wampo, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. & Sep 43. Tarso, Siam. & 19 Dec 44 to 5 June 45. “Wampo-Tavoy Working Party, Burma.” | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 12 Serial No. 949 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 195 Serial No. 1341 | 90 | Wanyai; Wampo; Tamuang; Saraburi |
| Fumimoto | Tetsuichi | Clerk and Guard | 59 | Bangkwang List | 11 | Arrived in Nov 42. Also at Nampradai, Wanyai, Manchun, Krian Kria, Brangkassi, Chungkai. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nampradai; Wanyai; Manchun; Krian Kria; Brangkassi; Chungkai; Kanchanaburi | |
| Fun Fly | Blacksmith | Fun Fly | 318 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 144 | Feb 43. [This individual is listed with ‘Mad Harry’ – although it is written as Harvey – but shown to be separate.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Funato | Chikayuki | Japanese Sgt or Sgt-Maj | Black Sgt | 472 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 7 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Imprisoned at Changi [I had the family name written as Fukato? But I have changed it now.] & In Burma between December 1942 and January 1944 inhumanely treated PW employed on BURMA-SIAM Railway. [This guy has to be ‘Black Sgt’ surely] & This guard was unusual and much darker than the usual Japanese. He avoided confrontation and, at the 26 Kilo camp, had never struck a POW but, at the 80 Kilo he was alleged to be involved in a very brutal bashing. & Date: Aug 44. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 174 Serial No. 161 & Narrelle Morris List & E.R. Hall’s book, p. 71. Funato was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 3 years. | 88 | Railway, Burma; Phadaw; 26 Kilo; 80 Kilo |
| Futamatsu | Yoshihiko | Engineer | Bk | Forbes. ‘Hellfire’ | 257 | Was “a civilian engineer attached to the 9th Railway Regiment” on June 5 1942 surveying the Railway. Attached to 9th Railway Regiment. Wrote a book called, ‘Across the Three Pagoda Pass: The Story of the Thai-Burma Railway’. [See also Summers book on Toosey and if this guy was a civilian then it is hard to work out why he would be photographed in a uniform with what looks like an officer’s sword on his hip.] | There are two references to this individual, both in books and the second one is on p.186 of Summers’ bio of Toosey which has a photo of him. | 75 | Tamakan | |
| Giggles | Lt | Gig Lamp | 649 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 70 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: “Officer aged 23 to 25 years”. Notes say: “Kree Camp (probably Kuie)” & “Kree (probably Kuie), Siam”. Then the notes say: “Probaby same as serial No.649 List No.6. 5’7″ tall, has stupid giggle, wears glasses supposed to be Master of Math as Tokyo University.” | There are two references to a lieutenant at Kuie camp, one is referred to as ‘Giggles’ and the other reference has the nickname ‘Giglamp’. It would be too much of a coincidence to have two separate officers with such similar nicknames at this one location. The second reference is on p.11, Serial No.940 of the same document. | 22 | Kuie | |
| Goose Eyes | Pte | Goose Eyes | 1098 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 264 | May 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takenun | |
| Goto | Tatsuo | Capt (Accounts) | 63 | Bangkwang List | 12 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived in Aug 42. Also at Banpong, Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Nov 43/Feb 45. Oversaw “1,400 deaths in 14 months”. & Jan to Aug 43. “i/c ‘Goto Tai’ Rly Telegraph Eng.Coy”. There is a comment that “Ito took over from Goto in May or Jun 43. See also Serial No.855.” Various camps “Konu?”. & “i/c L of C Party” [Line of Communication??] May 43 [I would say from Record No.856 that this same individual could be called Gocho, Gojo or Goko.] | There was a Toshio Goto who was a described as a civilian and also as a “Civilian Sgt/Maj” at Fukuoka #8-B but there are four records relating to Lt or Capt Tatsuo Goto on the RW. One lists him as a QM but given the description of “Capt (Accounts)” in the Bangkwang list, I think that applies to the same individual; that is the record which refers to him overseeing 1,400 deaths. The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 167 Serial No. 112 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 251 Serial No. 992 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 270 Serial No. 855. | 75 | Banpong, Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan; Konyu | |
| Goto | Yasuchi | Maj. | 64 | Bangkwang List | 12 | Arrived RW from Manila in May 43 as CO No5 Rly Regt. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 5 Rly Reg | |
| Greenish | Engineer | Greenish | 1490 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 57 | Nov 42-Aug 45. [There is not much info other than “Buram/Siam Raiway”] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Hachisuka | Kumifusa | Capt | 74 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 12 | “Officer working parties Thailand 1943”. [I will assume that means “Railway”] | The given name is somewhat different but the rank and family name are the same and both these individuals were only the RW but I suspect this is the same individual sentenced to death on 6/9/46. The photo at the NAA lists his given name as Kunitsa, not Kumifusa. | 33 | Thailand | |
| Hada | Yujiro | Interpreter | 65 | Bangkwang List | 12 | Arrived RW in Dec 44 . Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong; Nong Pladuk | |
| Haito | Nito | Lt | 685 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 18 | Beatings inc. Pte Joe Franklin, U.S. Aug 43.30 Kilo Camp. [Under the surname is written Nito in brackets. From the format of other entries this is NOT a nickname. I am not sure what this is whether it is a given name or what.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 30 Kilo; Pte Joe Franklin; Burma; 30 Kilo | |
| Halais | Cpl | 692 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 19 | Beating Charles P. Fowler, USN, and Sgt Keith. Kanchanaburi | The family name is very likely misheard or a corruption of the original but I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Half Pint | Half Pint | 204 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 18 | Beating of Pte Bowe | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Bowe; Chunkai | ||
| Hamasaki | Tarao | 2 Star Pte | 68 | Bangkwang List | 12 | Arrived in Thailand in May 42. Also at Moulmein. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | (Probably) Moulmein; Bangkok | |
| Hamasuna | Yoshio | Civ. Employee | The Rat | 69 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived in May 43 from Malaya. Also at Wampo. Final location shown: Terpon. | The family name could be Hamasuna or Hamasura. There are six records that could be connected to ‘The Rat’ from the RW; two give his family name as Hamasuna, one as Hamasura, one as Hasuma, one as Numisawa and one has only the nickname. On the assumption that the Bangkwang list is more reliable than what is often faulty recollection from affidavits in other records, that is the spelling I have opted for here. He is described variously in three of the records as a “Civ. Employee”, “Civilian Interpreter” and “Cadet Officer”. The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 12 Serial No. 77 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 107 Serial No. 1537 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 30 Serial No. 1537 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p. 35 Serial No. 626 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 12 Serial No. 952 | 93 | Wampo; Rajburi; Takenun; “Terpon”. |
| Hancho | L/Cpl | Hancho | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | There was a guard at one of the Kawasaki camps in Japan with the same nickname and this is a title or nickname associated more with the camps there than on the RW. | 11 | Takilin | |
| Handsome Harry | Korean | Handsome Harry | 1144 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 205 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Jun 43. Aungganaung (100km), Burma. & 28 Apl to 11 Jul 43. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 133 Serial No. 232 | 33 | Gai Zai Yok; 100 Kilo; Anganan | |
| Hara | Takashi | Lt | 70 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived RW in June 44 . Final location shown: Chumpon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong; Kanchanaburi | |
| Harima | Saburo | Mil. Civ. | 94 | Bangkwang List | 16 | Arrived Thabyuzayat May 43. Also at 70 Kilo, 68 Kilo, Aperon, Lonchi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thabyuzayat; 70 Kilo; 68 Kilo; Aperon; Lonchi; Nakom Patong | |
| Harimiya | Kazuo | Guard | 73 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived Tarsau, Oct 42. Also at Tamarkan. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau; Tamarkan; Saraburi | |
| Harimoto | Medical orderly/Guard | 398 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 111 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: May 43 at “Hintok Valley Camp, Siam.” & ‘H’ Force and “Beating of PW B/S Railway 1943.” | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 133 Serial No. 218 | 11 | Hintok | ||
| Harita | Manko | Guard | 74 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived Wampo, Oct 42. Also at Wan Yai, Konyu, Kinsayok, Tamuang. Went to Japan June 44 and returned to RW. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo; Wan Yai, Konyu, Kinsayok, Tamuang; Went to Japan June 44 and returned to RW; Saraburi | |
| Haritsuka | Mootor | L/Cpl or Cpl | Chesty | 1145 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 73 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: 5543 Engineers Regt. [‘Jackie the Jew’ was in a very similar unit, i.e., 3 Engrs and was at Nagorn Jaisri in Bangkok.] & 21 May to Aug 45. “abnormal build, big chest, short legs. Scar on upper right cheek.” & 2 Engineers 5543 Engr Regt. [This entry lists his nickname as “Chesty or Mootor”.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 212 Serial No. 1203 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 19 Serial No. 219. In the second reference no family name is given and in the third reference the family name is written as Haritsuka. So it could be Haritsuka or Haritsu. | 88 | Thailand; Nakom Chassi |
| Haruki | Shikuchi | L/Cpl | 874 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 53 | Illtreatment of PWs at Kanburi, March-Aug 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Haruyama | Koryo | Clerk | 75 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Konyu, Hintok, Tamuang. Went to Japan June 44 and returned to RW. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Hashimoto | Isao | Lt | 77 | Bangkwang List | 14 | There are three references to this individual and my notes state: Arrived in June 44 with 11 Rly Regt. Also at Haadyai, Chaot, Chungkai. Final location shown: Chumpon. & 11? Rly Regt Siam. Wanted by 5 Team & Dutch. & Between May and Jul 43. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 17 Serial No. 257 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 182 Serial No. 8. Dates are not given in a four reference to a Capt. Hashimoto who was camp cmdt at Bukit Timah but also was at Nong Pladuk. See p.19 of AWM54 1010/6/26. [This could be the same individual if he was at Bukit Timah BEFORE going to the RW; in which case the rank is inconsistent with the other and later references to him but that may have been misremembered.] | 77 | Haadyai; Chaot; Chungkai; Chumpon | |
| Hashimoto | Miyoshi | WO (Kempeitai) | 76 | Bangkwang List | 13 | Arrived RW in Feb 45 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Hasmida | 2 Class Pte | 226 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 19 | Beatings of PW (inc WO Parson) May 43 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kaorin | ||
| Hata | Shushi | Capt. | 79 | Bangkwang List | 14 | Arrived Bangkok Xmas 43. Also at Pratchuab, Kirikan. Final location shown: Songkurai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; [See locations under ‘Comments’ on left] | |
| Hawashi | 3 Star Pte | 407 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 31 | Unit: Goto Butai [which was, I think, No.5 Rly Reg.] Injuries to Sgt Maher. [Rec.412 places Goto Butai at Chumphong, Thailand.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chumphon | ||
| Hayakawa | Tatsuso | Capt. | 80 | Bangkwang List | 14 | Arrived Bangkok Dec 43. Also at Wampo, Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Pretchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Wampo; Kanchanaburi; Pretchaburi | |
| Hayami | Tamoo | Sgt | 81 | Bangkwang List | 14 | Arrived Kanchanaburi Sept 42 . Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Ban Pong | |
| Hayashi | Eishun | Korean Guard | The Maggot | Narrelle Morris List | McCormack and Nelson give his Korean name as Im Yong-Jun [that is given as Lim Yong Tang in an AWM list but I would defer to the McCormack ref]. Was a 23 y.o tried in Singapore. Was connected to the death of L/Sgt Whitfield. McCormack questions whether Hayashi was ‘the Maggot’. I’m not convinced. His entry in the Bangkwang list shows a number of locations listed for this guard and most seem to be in the Burma end. He arrived at Thambyuzayat on 3 Nov 42. In April 44 he was in Saigon waiting for transport to Japan which never happened. Then he returned to the Railway. He was described as “Small. Has T.B.” Locations are given as “Kanburi-Ban Pong”. Another entry from Jan-Aug 44 said, “Small inoffensive looking, a carpenter. Thought to have T.B.” He was sentenced to death on 23/6/46. The two comments from the Narrelle Morris list are: At 131 KILO Camp, Niki, Siam, on or about 23/12/1943, inhumanely treated an Australian PW by violently kicking him in the abdomen so that the said PW died at 143 KILO Camp, Siam, on or about 4/01/1944. & Ill-treatment of an Australian PW at NIKI, Siam, about 23/12/1943 resulting in his death at 4/01/1944. | There are twelve references to this individual and only one of them is from a book and that is the McCormack and Nelson collection (see p.89). There are two references to him in Narrelle Morris’s list. He was held in Bangkwang Jail at the end of the war. This guard is also discussed by Forbes in ‘Hellfire’, p.477. The AWM references are: AWM54 1010/2/27, p.38 & AWM54 1010/2/28, pp.13 & 23 & AWM54 1010/2/34, pp. 8 & 109 & AWM54 1010/2/34, pp. 8 & 109 & AWM54 1010/2/43, p.19. He is Serial No.82 on p.14 of the Bangkwang list. Hayashi was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging which was carried out 18/07/1947. | 88 | Thailand;143 Kilo; 131 Kilo; Chungkai; Tamuang; Niki; Yosan; Kanchanaburi; Banpong; 143 Kilo | ||
| Hayashi | Kaoru | Sgt | 84 | Bangkwang List | 14 | Arrived Kanchanaburi April 45 . Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Hayashi | Noboru | Lt or Capt | 325 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 20 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: [Some info here is unreadable. I have inc. it b/c it COULD be related to a Lt Hayashi of Wampo.] “Wanted by 2 & 17 W.C.I.Ts. (8 yrs R.I.).” Was convicted. & Apr 43. “Wampo Drivers Camp”. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 271 Serial No. 864 | 33 | “Wampo Drivers Camp” | |
| Hayashi | Seichiro | Guard | 86 | Bangkwang List | 15 | Arrived in Thailand from Bandoeng in Jan 43. Also at Hindat, Nong Pladuk. Sailed to Japan in June 44 and returned to RW. Then at Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Hayashi | Lt-Col | 236 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 20 | General conditions, Jan to Mar 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | ||
| Hazama | Kasaka | Pte of Engineers. | The Silent Basher | 483 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 9 | There are three references to this individual and my notes from the original state: Definitely a nickname mentioned. Imprisoned at Changi. Mention Karu Camp but sd this be Kanu which is of course Konyu. He is listed as a Pte from Engineers. & “Severe bashings of PW”. & The Finkmeyer page no. refers to the PDF. The writer of this section is Bob Beaumont and he uses the surname. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 53 Serial No. 880 & the Finkmeyer book ‘Mark II’ on p. 108. [There is also a ref on p.307 of the Monthly Reports to SCAP of Lt Kasaku Hazama who was a Camp Cmdt in the Osaka area Japan. I think it unlikely this was the same “Pte of Engineers” encountered on the RW. HWR, that individual was sentenced to 15 yrs jail in Mar 47. | 93 | Thailand; Konyu |
| Heinie | Takashita | Col | 1164 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 75 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: “I/c Stating and Siding” & OIC Section of Burma Siam Railway | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 3 Serial No. 865 | 44 | Thailand; Nong Pladuk | |
| Heraki | Sgt | Ice Cream Man | 242 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 20 | There are three references to the individual but the AWM list states: General illtreatment (Thailand). The other two references are in books. One by E.R. Hall says on p.142: This guard was so named b/c of his penchant for wearing a white shirt and white smock. He oversaw their work on Changi aerodrome before ‘F’ Force went to Thailand and used a stock whip to lash PW across their bare legs if they passed him without saluting. The Sept 17 1945 entry in the unpublished diary of Alex Drummond reports that ‘the Ice Cream Man’ was done over by ex-POW in Singapre after the final peace. | See the notes on the left. | N | Thailand; Changi; Singapore | |
| Hiascora | QM Admin | 260 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 21 | Carried out beatings “with MIZDANI and others”. [That name of Mizdani is most likely to be Capt. Muzutami, Totaro.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Kanchanaburi; 80 Kilo | ||
| Hiawatha | Sgt | Hiawatha | 246 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 20 | No other info. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hintok | |
| Hidaka | Kamejiro | Med Cpl | 88 | Bangkwang List | 15 | Arrived at Tamarkan Dec 44. Also at Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamarkan; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Hieda | Isamu | Cpl | Slit Eyes | RR Testimony | 63 | There are four references to this individual either by name or nickname but, other than the Reg Newton affidavit, the others give no further details than the location of Songkurai. There is a photo associated with Newton’s affidavit but it is difficult to determine which is the photo of Isamu Hideo. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 62 Serial No. 879 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 32 Serial No. 1565 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 109 Serial No. 1565. Newton gave Hieda’s rank as Sgt-Maj but he is listed as a cpl in the other three references to him, none of which has a family or given name. | 55 | Songkurai; Chunkai | |
| Higashino | Sakuji | L/Cpl | Goldtooth | 89 | Bangkwang List | 15 | There are eight references to this individual in the official lists. The Bangkwang list shows that he arrived Rangoon Dec 43. Also at Korin, Changmai. Final location shown: Ubon. My notes from the other entries give dates for various locations. One says: Beating of PW at 18 Kilo Camp, Burma. Also at 100 Kilo Camp in Oct 43. | The other seven references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 175 Serial No. 164 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 52 Serial No. 863 or 884 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 11 Serial No. 69 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 215 Serial No. 1223 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 175 Serial No. 165 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 206 Serial No. 1347 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 263 Serial No. 1082. He is listed by nickname in six entries and by either family or given name in five of them – and that level of specificity is quite unusual. His nickname is given as ‘Gold Rush’ in one entry and that may or may not be this same individual who was sometimes listed as a guard but three times as an engineer. | 88 | Korin; Changmai; Ubon; 18 Kilo; 45 Kilo; 62 Kilo; 100 Kilo; Nong Pladuk; Tarsau; Takilin |
| Higuchi | Tomizo | Med. Lt (then Capt) | 90 | Bangkwang List | 15 | There are seven references to this individual (although one is highly questionable). The Bangkwang list states: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Sept 43. Also at 70 Kilo, Anganau, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. He is mentioned in ‘The Albert Coates Story’ as a dentist (p.107) and was at the Burmese end of the RW but later as MO at 55 Kilo camp, he consistently denied that men were dying of amoebic dysentery and made Coates sign false death certificates. I am pretty confident that Higuchi then went with Coates’ party to Nakom Pathong but the reference to that, like quite a lot of what Coates writes, is ambiguous. Still, I’d say it’s a 90-95% correct interpretation. Higuchi was described as the “medical colleague” of Nakom Pathong’s camp adjutant, Lt Wakematsu. Coates notes on p.128 that Higuchi was tried in Singapore after the war and “served a substantial sentence of hard labour in a Singapore jail.” On p.151 Coates makes comments on a few notorious Japanese who deserved unishment at the end of the war. Higuchi, he says, could have been handed over to the custody of the poor men he tormented. & Under rank the record says, “Socho (S/Sgt) PW Admin Group 2”. Date looks like Mar-Apr 43. [Is this Lt Higuchi Tomizo?] & 4 Sep 45. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(5) [not charged with charges 2-5] (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) [not charged with charge 7] & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & This guy was from 3 Group HQ. “Ordering sick PW to work resulting in many deaths. Responsible for execution Pte Whitfield after medical board found him abnormal. Responsible for death of Gnr W.J. Remmer by withholding supplies INCHON.” [Pte Whitfield was executed in Burma on 14 Dec 1942 from what I can see in the FEPOW Awards Tribunal.] & | The three AWM references Are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 161 Serial No. 75 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 182 Serial No. 11 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 14 Serial No. 99. Then there are two entries for him in the Narrelle Morris list because, I think, there were two trials, of which the first was aborted. One of the AWM entries lists a ‘S/Sgt Higuchi’ as being at Takenun and gives the nickname ‘Kaiser Bill’ but I think that particular reference is highly suspect. Higuchi was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Life. | 95 | Thanbyuzayat; 55 Kilo; 70 Kilo; Anganau; Niki; Tamarkan; Takenun; Nakom Patong. | |
| Higuchi | Yokiyo | Kempeitai Cpl | 91 | Bangkwang List | 15 | Arrived Burma from Malaya Dec 44. Also at Moulmein, Banpong. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | (Probably) Burma; Moulmein; Banpong; Nakom Nayak | |
| Hirahara | Moritsume | Interpreter & Korean Guard | Narrelle Morris List | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & Korean name Cho Munsan. Arrived Moulmein from Soerabaya Jan 43. Also at 18 Kilo, 80 Kilo, 85 Kilo, 100 Kilo. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & the McCormack and Nelson book discusses him around p.97; they give his Korean name as Cho Mun-San and say he was tried along with Lt-Col. Nagatomo. | There are two references to this individual in the Narrelle Morris list. The other two references: Bangkwang List p. 16 & the book by McCormack and Nelson p. 97. Hirahara was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging Hanging 25/02/1947. | 88 | Burma; Thailand; 18 Kilo, 80 Kilo, 85 Kilo, 100 Kilo; Nakom Patong; Thanbyuzayat | |||
| Hirai | Nagharu | 2nd Lt | 93 | Bangkwang List | 16 | Arrived Nakom Patong June 45. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Hiramatsu | Aitaro | Sgt-Maj | The Tiger | 95 | Bangkwang List | 16 | The Bangkwang list states that Hiramatsu arrived at Tonchan from Korea in Oct 42. Also at Rin Tin, Tampii, Tamuang, then sailed to Japan June 44. Returned to Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. One reference in the AWM lists gives no informaton other than his family name “Hiromatu”, nickname and rank. Two others give dates: July 43 and Jan 44. The remaining references state: Nov 42. [I am of the opinion that this is an early reference to ‘The Tiger’ and, based on the day, probably from the testimony of British POWs.] & “Beatings of PW, Burma-Siam Railway.” & “Kanu No 3 Camp” & “Tonchin Camp”. “Responsible for very bad conditions in camp, ordered guards to beat PW.” & It says “Engineer Unit”. Then adds “Bashing of Capt Newton 2/19 Bn at SOUTH TONCHAN, SIAM.” & Notes say “Camp Comdt” and the camp is written as “Toncha Camp (Mile 162) Siam”. The locations here are all listed on the original record. Dates given are “Oct 42 to Sep 43”. Under the name it says “nicknamed ‘Tiger’ or ‘Scarface’.” which adds to the evidence of the rather scatter gun approach with this testimony; I mean it cannot be relied on too heavily without verification or reiteration.] & Pakhon Pathom Hospital. Forcing sick PWs to work and beatings. This listing has the surname as “HORAMATSU” but it is our mate, ‘The Tiger’, all right. & Beating of Capt Newton & [The designation “Civ” is dubious. I think that is what the Japanese in custody described themselves as when this list was compiled. It is of interest b/c there seems to have been at least one other bad Hiramatsu on the Line although he was required as a witness]. “7th Sp Rly Coy unit Siam…Wanted by 11 W.C.I.T.” & This record is NOT identifying ‘The Tiger’ but it inc. damning evidence about him which is why I have put added his surname here. The MO is u/I but the note says: “Concerned with the Camp Commandant (HIRAMATSU) in massacre of 40-60 (?) Indian coolies. TONCHA SOUTH, SIAM.” | There are 14 references to ‘the Tiger’ in official lists. The only book reference I recorded was from p.354 of ‘Weary’s’ ‘War Diaries’. However, he is discussed in TGG as well as by Ray Parkin and Denys Peek. None of the entries from the AWM lists record his fate but ‘the Tiger’ was hanged in Changi on 11 Nov 1946. The other seven references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 38 Serial No. 350 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 212 Serial No. 1201 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 87 Serial No. 85 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 15 Serial No. 103 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 15 Serial No. 103 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 97 Serial No. 1416 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 88 Serial No. 1332 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 161 Serial No. 77 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 76 Serial No. 1171 & RR Testimony p. 12 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 8 Serial No. 1332 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 271 Serial No. 861 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 21 Serial No. 338 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 262 Serial No. 1079. Hiramatsu was tried at Singapore and sentenced to hanging which was duly carried out on 22 Nov 46 at Changi. | 95 | Tonchan; Rin Tin; Tampii; Tamuang; Nakom Pathong; Gai Zai Yok; Saraburi |
| Hiramura | Kakurai | Korean guard or clerk | The Lizard | 104 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 15 | There are seven references to this person and they state: “Hintock” & “Forcing sick PW to work” & [He is also desc. in Dunlop’s ‘War Diaries’. See notes from that text.] & Inhumane treatment of PW at HINTOK, Siam, between March and August 1943 & There is a document online which I will include at the end which says this guard was tried and acquitted by the Australians then tried by the British for the murder of a prisoner where he was sentenced to death. This was later commuted to 10 years. His Korean name was Lee Hak-rae. His Japanese name is given in that doc and I’d say that spelling was the right one. See: http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/196269.html & Arrived Konyu Oct 42. Also at Hintok, Wanyai, Tamuang, Kaorin, Bangkok. Final location shown: Saraburi. & He was a contributor to this 1993 book. His Korean name was Yi Hak-Nae. The details of his sentencing are from this page and are summarised on the RHS. There are other page refs inc. p.95. Best to see the notes from this book. Hiramura contributed an essay to this collection and on p.121 of this book he says which camps he was in. [There is a photo of him on p.122 which I will put in the Photos and Maps folder under his Japanese name.] He was released on parole in Japan on 6 Oct 1956. & This is at Hintok Mountain and ‘Weary’ arrived there on 17 Mar 43. He ‘does all the returns’ and is ‘a proper little bastard’. This guard’s details are in the Excel file and I have added a note covering ‘Weary’s’ comments. On p.206, 12 Apr 43, after an argument btw Maj. Corlette and ‘the Lizard’ regarding numbers of sick, ‘Weary’s’ comment was: “You can only argue with such people over a gun.” On p.235 he names him as ‘Hiramura’. | There are five references to this individual in official lists and two in books and one to an online source. Those references are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 23 Serial No. 189 & Narrelle Morris List & Online doc [referred to elsewhere] & Bangkwang List p. 17 & McCormack and Nelson p. xii & Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ p. 189. Hiramura was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death which was commuted to life imprisonment. | 88 | Thailand; Konyu; Hintok; Wanyai; Tamuang; Kaorin; Bangkok;.Saraburi.; Hintok |
| Hirano | Kiku | Korean Guard | Spectacles | 105 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 15 | There are four references to this individual; one has no information other than Nakom Pathong. The others state: Beatings inc. US Sgt Ebaugh. 100 Kilo Camp, Burma & Murder of Pte Gors, P.F.A. & Bashing PWs & Bashings.” Nakom Patom” | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 19 Serial No. 688 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 80 Serial No. 13 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 6 Serial No. 1303 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 38? Serial No. 353. In the No.8 AMF list his name is given as Sikahri or Sungkari Hiske? The nickname is given in that record and two others. | 85 | Burma; 100 Kilo; Rin Tin; 181 Kilo; Nakom Pathong |
| Hiranuma | Masamitsu | Korean | 96 | Bangkwang List | 16 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Chungkai Oct 43. Also at Kanchanaburi, Takanun, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. & This individual was linked with Lts Ikeda and Kawai of the Rail Laying Unit July Aug 1943 and the note says he was in the office with Kawai. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 129 Serial No. 208. In the Bangkwang list he is described as “Mil. Civ.”, a term that typically referred to Koreans and that is how he is identified in the AWM reference. | 80 | Chungkai; Kanchanaburi; Takanun; Tamuang; Plangkassi; Gai Zai Yok; Bangkok | |
| Hirata | Yoshiaki | Gunsoku | 97 | Bangkwang List | 16 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Soerabaya March 43. Also at Hindat. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk from Soerabaya; Hindat; Ubon | |
| Hirayama | Miyoji | Capt | 346 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 21 | Burma Kpt No.1 No.5 Det. Wanted by 2 and 16 W.C.I.Ts | There is a reference to Lt Hirayama which is shown below. I will keep them separate for now but I would be very surprised if these did not refer to the same individual. | 55 | Burma | |
| Hirayama | Miyoji | Lt | 197 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 128 | There are three options for the spelling of the surname: Hirami or Hirayama. Oct 1942 to Sept 1944 in a number of locations. | See the other reference to Capt Hirayama. | 55 | Wang Yai; Tampie; Kanchanaburi; Wang Yai | |
| Hirayama | Ranshuku | Gunsoku | 98 | Bangkwang List | 17 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at 40 Kilo, 70 Kilo, 68 Kilo, Aperon, Kangan, Kanchanaburi, Tamarkan. Final location shown: not stated. | Gunsoku or gunzoku were paramilitary units, i.e., civilians employed by the military. This is the only reference to this individual I have found. | N | Thanbyuzayat; 40 Kilo; 70 Kilo; 68 Kilo; Aperon; Kangan; Kanchanaburi; Tamarkan | |
| Hiroshi | Sgt | 994 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Thailand | ||
| Hirota | Eiji | Lt | Jumbo | 1506 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 104 | Ten of these references state: “Burma-Siam Railway” [Interesting to see the use of Namro for the family name in one record and Namura in this one but there is a strong link to Hirota here] & May 43. Illtreatment of Pte K.J. Fowler, Hintok & OIC Upper Hintok Camp. [This entry has the surname listed at “Hirota or Namro” but I have put in a separate entry for sorting purposes.] & “Konu, Siam”. No other information but maybe “Kurita” for surname. I cannot find another entry that relates to this one connected to the Konyu camps but it COULD be a corruption of Hirota. & Beatings etc at Hintok & This was a guard responsible for bashing Sgt Hallam. The original information had his nickname as something like Namro OR Jumbo but I am making an arbitray decision and going with Jumbo. & Killing of Sgt Hallam, Hintok. [That Airata should be Hirota who was a Lt not a Capt and was convicted for the crime.] & OIC Upper Hintok Camp. [This entry has the surname listed at “Hirota or Namro” but I have put in a separate entry for sorting purposes.] & Inhumane treatment of PW employed in construction of Burma-Siam Railway at HINTOK KANU area, Siam between May and August 1943 & 10/16 Aug 45. The notes suggest the surname may be “Hatori?” and then add “possibly same as No.74”. | There are 21 references to this individual, including two from books. If that is not the most references in my list then I would be surprised but it is certainly up there so it is no surprise that Hirota was hanged at war’s end. I cannot summarise everything that is listed here but the three book references are from ‘Weary’s’ War Diaries, p.241 and Pavillard’s ‘Bamboo Doctor’, p.72 and Hearder’s ‘Keep the Men Alive’, p.53. Pavillard accompanied this officer from Wampo to Kanchanaburi to meet Boon Pong in Nov 42. Hirota spoke perfect English, was fond of quoting Gray’s ‘Elegy’ and speeches by Lloyd George. He was a lawyer by profession and taught at Tokyo University. At that time he was commandant of the camp at Wampo which housed 1,500 POWs. Hearder quotes ‘Weary’ Dunlop saying Hirota was ‘a man killer pure and simple’. The camp is described as ‘Hintok Pass’. Part of the reason he was so notorious was his involvement in the killing at Hintok of Sgt Micky Hallam. But he is also implicated in the ill-treatment of Pte K.J. Fowler, Pte Tuck and Pte Hilton. Some of the references to him get his rank wrong with one saying he was an engineer cpl and another saying sgt. HWR, he was clearly a Lt and probably later a Capt. Four records refer to him an an engineer and one as a camp cmdt. The nickname is only used in three of these records but the surname or a close rendition of it features in 13 records. There are variations such as Airata, Attrie, Hatri and Osuki but that latter one is a Lt associated with the beating of Sgt Hallam and Pte Tuck. Hirota is Serial No.745 in the Narrelle Morris list. Other lists in which he features are AWM54 1010/2/27 pp.29, 35 & 48; AWM54 1010/2/34 pp.60, 80, 116, 162 & 167. Hirota was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging which was carried out on 21/1/1947. | 95 | Hintock Mountain; Wampo; Konyu; Tarsau; Nakom Mayok |
| Hiruta | Katsuyuka | Sgt-Maj | 100 | Bangkwang List | 17 | Arrived at Chungkai from Java in April 43. Also at Chungkai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Pratchai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Tamuang; Pratchai | |
| Hishiwara | Jap Officer/Interpreter | Thai Harry | 319 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 144 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 18 May 44. [The nickname was written originally as “Thia Harry” but that makes no sense so I have changed it.] & “Self-confessed naturalised. Thai.” That’s how it is punctuated. 8 Dec 1944 – 1 Jan 1945. [This reference to being a naturalised Thai is a tantalising link to “Thai Harry” but the link is tenuous for all that.] I was very tempted by the connections to Rykichi Ishikura or ‘Turtle Neck’. While there are inconsistencies. there are also some intriguing links. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 129 Serial No. 203. There are four other references to Hitahara and Hisahara which I think most likely refer to this same individual. | 70 | Wang Yai; Wampo | |
| Hitahara | Interpreter | 1167 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 76 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Beating of WO Collings at 80 Kilo Camp & Beating Pte Redwing and York. Death of Coxn Trim and Smn Ebaugh [US forces although he was a Sgt in Record 688.] 100 Kilo Camp and Nakom Pathom. & 1943 to 44. & Beating WO Collins. [Surname is given as Hitahara OR Hisahara.] | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 19 Serial No. 691 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 255 Serial No. 1032 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 21 Serial No. 261. | 68 | Burma; 80 Kilo; 100 Kilo; Nakom Pathong | ||
| Hitemitsu | Carpenter | Mad Carpenter | 1349 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 206 | There are two references to this individual and my notes from those references state: June 1944. [There are two spellings offered for the surname and I have put them in the two first columns.] & May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 12 Serial No. 952. The surname and ‘rank’ is given in one of these records and the nickname in another. That link may be tenuous. | 55 | Thailand; Takenun; Tamuang | |
| Hiyata | Korean Guard | 1270 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 194 | No other info | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau | ||
| Homma | Cpl | 1267 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 194 | 20 Jul to mid Sep 43. | There was a Sgt Nobua Homma at the Ohassi camp in Japan but there is no clear reason to connect these two references. However, it is more likely that this name is a misheard version of Sgt Toyokichi Honna who was in Bangkwang at the end of the war. | 22 | Thailand; Wang Yai | ||
| Honda | Masanori | Med Sgt-Maj | 101 | Bangkwang List | 17 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Aug 42. Also at Moulmein, Tamarkan. Final location shown: was camp med. Officer at Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Moulmein; Tamarkan; Nakom Patong | |
| Honk the Donk | Honk the Donk | 1169 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 76 | Bashing PWs May-June 45 at Nagorn Jaisri Bangkok | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Bangkok; Nagorn Jaisri | ||
| Honna | Toyokichi | Sgt | 105 | Bangkwang List | 18 | Arrived Wanyai Apr 43 from Bandoeng. Also at Tomajo, Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | As mentioned at the reference to Cpl Homma, that citing could refer to this person. | 22 | Thanbyuzayat; Moulmein; Tamarkan; Nakom Pathong | |
| Horace | Sgt | Horace | 265 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 22 | Tavoy Aerodrome | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Tavoy | |
| Hori | Lt | 10 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 182 | Between May and Jul 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takenun | ||
| Horike | Matsutaro | Sgt-Maj | 107 | Bangkwang List | 18 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Thailand Dec 43. Also at Banpong, Nike, Wampo. Final location shown: Tambizaya. & Feb to Apr 45. & Acting Camp Comdt. Feb-April 1945. [There are four individuals listed at this record and it is unclear whether the locations relate to all of them or some.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 204 Serial No. 1132 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 206 Serial No. 1346 | 88 | Banpong; Nike; Wampo | |
| Horoda? | Korean Guard | 860 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 271 | Nov 42 to 43. “A watchmaker. Young, with fat round face.” [The temptation is to link this with Hirota but he was a Jap. Lt and I cannot see a likely Korean.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konyu | ||
| Horse Face | Jap 3 Star Pte | Horse Face | 92 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 88 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 3 Jul 45. “Violence to Pte Hopewell, R.J., RAOC” [There is a 10531854 Pte R.J. Hopewell on the FEPOW site. His index card shows him in Thailand.] There was a ‘Horse Face’ in Ambon which can be ruled out, I think. The dates do not match. So there was an Ambon one and a Railway one which could be why the Ambon one was identified as “Horse Face No.2” in one record from the Morris List. & [This entry is VERY confusing. There are 3 or 4 men listed but it is hard to know what is intended. There is a reference to a Lieut i/c but I don’t think this is ‘Four Eyes’. If so, his rank is not stated. HWR, the others mentioned are ‘Ghoul’ and ‘Horse Face’ so there might be parallels there. They were members of a party known as ‘Crasy Gang’ – Crazy Gang?] 2 July 45. The notes say “Nr Son Kray 298 Kilo) Siam”. I’d say that’s probably Songkurai which was at 287km. | There appear to be at least three different Fujiharas on the full lists. Two were on the RW, one was on Ambon and another possibly in Japan. It was not unusual for a guard to travel to a number of locations with movements or Forces of PW. However, it was unusual to have movement from Ambon to the RW or in reverse. Still, there was definitely a ‘Horse Face’ identified as Yoichiro Fujihara on Ambon. He is referred to in one record as Horse Face No.2. That being said, I think the ‘Horse Face’ from Japan was a misidentification. More likely the guard so named in Japan was Toizu Hanamori. He was at Naoetsu which housed one of the Kawasaki camps. There are two definite references to ‘Horse Face’ on the RW and one AWM record that mentions ‘Fugihara’. Since there were two Fujihara’s in custody at Bangkwang Jail at the end of the war, I now have no faith in the earlier connection I made between this nickname and this surname where the RW is concerned. Furthermore, given the date of the incident involving Pte R.J. Hopewell, this ‘Horse Face’ could not be Toizu Hanamori either. The second reference to the RW’s ‘Horse Face’ is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 88 Serial No. 92. | 40 | Burma; 299 Kilo; Songkurai | |
| Horse Teeth | Korean 3 Star Pte | Horse Teeth | 1192 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 211 | There are two references to ‘Horse Teeth’. One has the date: 1944 and the other has March 1943. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 69 Serial No. 640. In that second entry his rank is listed as “M.O.” which could mean Medical Orderly. | 44 | Wang Lan; Kaorin | |
| Hoshi | Aiki | Lt/Capt (Camp Cmdt) | Ali Baba or Sword Swallower or Taisha Donna | Narrelle Morris List | There are 11 references to this individual; one has no information other than a location and the name; the other ten state: Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & Caused death of Pte McLellan [by refusing an operation to occur]. The information on his unit says “Camp Comdt Kilo Camp” & (i/c M.T. Coy.) Date: 12 Aug 43. Desc: “Tall, about 5’10” dark hair, slim build, age 24.” & Nov 42. [The connection to Ihashi is that both were at Wang Lan and the rank.] Initially I had three ‘Sword Swallower’ records linked with the surname ‘Ihashi” but it is logical that this was a corruption of Aiki Hoshi. HWR, that is somewhat tenuous. & Caused death of Pte McLellan [by refusing to allow an operation to occur]. The information on his unit says “Camp Comdt Kilo Camp” & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & Looks like he was also at 14 Kilo and 75 Kilo Camps. & Forcing sick to work at 105 Kilo Camp & I have made notes about this officer in the notes from Rivett where he describes his schemes and rackiterring. He was a “fat, spider-like monster”. Filtering this worksheet on his name will reveal his ultimate and well-deserved fate. & I have made notes about this officer in the notes from Rivett where he describes his schemes and rackiterring. He was a “fat, spider-like monster”. Filtering this worksheet on his name will reveal his ultimate and well-deserved fate. | With 11 references to this individual it is not surprising he was hanged in Singapore in Feb 47. The other ten references to Lt Hoshi are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 16 Serial No. 113 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 204 Serial No. 1133 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 120 Serial No. 455 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 16 Serial No. 113 & Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. &AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 38 Serial No. 361 & Bangkwang List p. 18 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 22 Serial No. 278 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 65 Serial No. 1049 & Rivett Behind Bamboo p. 293. [He is also referred to by Keith Wilson in his memoir, ‘You’ll Never Get off the Island”, p.24, as “a sadistic fiend”.] Hoshi was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging which was carried out on 25/02/1947. | 95 | Burma; Thailand; Wang Lun; 105 Kilo; Thanbyuzayat | ||
| Hoshiyama | Taikan | Gunsoku | 109 | Bangkwang List | 18 | Arrived Chungkai Oct 43. Also at Wanlang, Krian Kria, Namchun, Takanun, Chungkai, Kinsayok. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Wanlang; Krian Kria; Namchun; Takanun; Chungkai; Kinsayok; Nakom Nayak | |
| Hosoda | Kichitaro | Capt. | 110 | Bangkwang List | 18 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Oct 42. Also at Anganau, Sonkurai, Tamarkan (and some other places I have never heard of). Final location shown: Ubon. The other reference lists him as commandant of the 110 Kilo camp. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 75 Serial No. 1163 | 88 | Thanbyuzayat; 110 Kilo; Anganau, Sonkurai; Tamarkan; Ubon | |
| Hosumi | Susumu | Capt. | 113 | Bangkwang List | 19 | There are three official references to this individual and they state: “Murder of Pte DURKIN. Torture of Barry& Bennett (Niki 43)” & (1) Unlawfully killing an Australian PW at SONGKRAI PW Camp, Siam, about 14/08/1945 (2) [not charged with charge 2] & Arrived Kanchanaburi June 45. . Final location shown: Songkurai. There is also a reference in Summers’ bio of Toosey to the camp cmdt at Tamarkan who was Sgt Hosomi but I suspect that was this same person. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 16 Serial No. 114 & the Narrelle Morris List. Toosey mentions ‘Hosomi’ on p.200. | 95 | Niki; Songkurai; Kanchanaburi and poss. Tamarkan | |
| Hozumi | Noburo | L/Cpl | 378 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 23 | Burma Kpt No.2 HQ. [Was imprisoned in Rangoon as a suspect]. Wanted by 16 W.CI.T. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | ? | |
| Hunch Back | Hunch Back | 1421 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 18 | Numerous bashings at Kanu [Konyu] Camp June 45 | There is one reference to this individual in two places. The other location is AWM54 1010/2/27, p.97. | N | Konyu | ||
| Iadano | Mitsuo | Sgt-Maj | 114 | Bangkwang List | 19 | Arrived Wan Yai from Korea Sept 42. Also at Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Wanyai | |
| Ice Pick Harry | 3 Star Pte | Ice Pick Harry | 895 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 54 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Made dysentery patients eat poison and injected fluid into coolies causing death. & Dec 43. “Nike (234 Kilo) Coolie Hospital” [That km mark seems way out but it may say 264?] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 88 Serial No. 90 | 40 | Niki | |
| Ichikawa | Koichi | Civ. | 389 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 23 | Once again, the designation “Civ.” under rank is spurious. I have included this b/c it might be the Korean Guard of the same surname. “10th Sp.Rly Tpt Unit, Siam”. There is a sgt-major on the Narrelle Morris list who was in Indo-China and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. A Korean Guard named Ichikawa was also at Ghungara in Thailand but, unless there are some serious errors with the rank, this is unlikely to be the same individual. | The serial number from the Morris list is 740. Ichikawa was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 12 years. | 22 | Thailand | |
| Ichikawa | Korean Guard | 1056 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 258 | 23 to 26 Jan 44. I have not seen the spelling of this location before and have entered it into the master list. [There is not a strong connection but as three Korean guards are listed together, I have included it on the off-chance it may fill a gap.] | See also Koichi Ichikawa. | N | Chungara | ||
| Ichimura | Masaji | Cpl | 117 | Bangkwang List | 19 | Arrived Tamuang June 44. Also at Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Chumpon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuang; Nakom Pathong | |
| Ichino | Muneo | Sgt-Maj | Mad Dog or Four Eyes or the Bearded Basilisk | 118 | Bangkwang List | 20 | The Bangkwang list states that he arrived Nike May 45. Also at Songkurai. It gives his final location as Kurikonta. However, he was in many other places as well from May 1942 on. It is surprising to me that such a notorious guard would not have been tried for war crimes, especially since he was detained in Bangkwang at war’s end. Six of these references state: This record refers back to Record No.985 of this same list and says “Same PW as Serial No.985 in this list.” & Aug 43. This record also refers to a location listed as “Lin Thin, Siam” and that is spelt “Lieng Khan” but better known as “Long Tan.” & Brutal treatment at “Konu, Siam”. No date. & Killing Pte Durkin This family name makes no sense but look also at Ichino Muneo who has the same nickname and is listed as being involved with the killing of Pte Durkin. [VX19728 Private John Edward DURKIN was killed after escaping from a Songkurai camp in Thailand in July 1945.] The FEPOW Tribunal Report on escaping prisoners says: “A Japanese soldier, 2nd Class Private Okawa Kisaburo later confessed to ordering Durkin’s execution by bayonet. He said he had acted on the orders of Captain Hosumi.” Original name on the AMF list I saw said “Sucho” as the family name. I am updating that with new information found based on the FEPOW Tribunal Ref to testimony at the AWM. The ref there says T253. & “Kanu No 2”. Murder of PW. Thailand. [See Kenneth Harrison, ‘The Brave Japanese’. pp.166-7] & June to July 43 at “Konu No.3 Camp, Siam.” & “B.O.R. believed murdered”. [It is possible that B.O.R. stands for “British OR”. There is another record – 89 on p.163 of this doc – which refers to “Shooting of 4 men (BORs]”.] | There are 14 official references to this individual. Five list him as ‘Mad Dog’ and four list him as ‘Four Eyes’. He is referred to as ‘the Bearded Basilisk’ in only one record so that could be wrong. However, it was not uncommon for different groups of POWs to give different nicknames to the same guard at different times and places. His rank is listed most commonly as WO2 or Sgt-Maj but there are references to 3 Star Pte and L/Cpl of Engineers. Seven of these references mention the murder of VX19728 Private John Edward DURKIN at Songkurai in July 1945. On at least two occasions he is referred to as ‘Socho’. He was implicated in killings of other PW. Ichino is listed in AWM54 1010/2/26, 27, 28, 34 and in No.9 AMF Lists 2-6, pp.54 & 61. | 88 | Wampo; Wun Lung; Wun Yeng: Cronthon; Wun Yeng; Tarri Nun; Tan Pii; Gai Zai Yok; Konyu; Songkurai; Kurikonta; Chungkai |
| Igarashi | Katsuichi | Med Sgt-Maj | 123 | Bangkwang List | 20 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Sept 42. Also at Kandow, Tettoku, Mezali, Anganau. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat: Kandow; Tettoku; Mezali; Anganau; Kanchanaburi | |
| Iguchi | Masazumi | Lt | 347 | Narrelle Morris List | Murder at VICTORIA POINT, Burma, on 12/07/1942 of an Australian PW | I have found only one reference to this individual. Iguchi was tried at Manus Island and sentenced to 5 years. | N | Victoria Point, Burma | ||
| Iijima | Chihiro | S.M. | 411 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 24 | 9th? Rly Regt. [A suspect. Held at Rangoon.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Ikeda | Jotohe | L/Cpl | 1425 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 98 | Implicated in baynetting of Pte Durkin, 14 Aug 45 Niki Niki. [VX19728 Private John Edward DURKIN was killed after escaping from a Songkurai camp in Thailand in July 1945.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Durkin; Niki Niki; Songkurai | |
| Ikeda | Sumiyoshi | Sgt | 419 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 25 | Burma KPT Mandalay. A suspect wanted by 2 W + C.I.T. In jail in Rangoon. [Inc. b/c I thought it was the same bloke as Ikeda Yoshi but that is V unlikely.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Ikeda | Yoshikazu | L/Cpl | 128 | Bangkwang List | 21 | Arrived Songkurai May 45. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Songkrai | |
| Ikeda | Lt | 208 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 129 | [There are other Ikedas on the RR but none were lietenants or even close.] This individual was “Cmdg. Rail Laying Unit. July Aug 1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Gai Zai Yok; Plangkassi | ||
| Imai | Lt-Col. | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 213 | Was CO of 9th Railway Reg. | Cameron Forbes on p.259 of his book ‘Hellfire’ refers to Col. Imai as “the commanding officer of the 9th Railway Regiment”. | 44 | 9th Rly Regt | ||
| Imatani | Harunobu | Sgt | 129 | Bangkwang List | 21 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Lepo, Tamarkan, Tamuang. Final location shown: Takre, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Lepo; Tamarkan; Tamuang; Takre; Siam | |
| Inenaga | Toshio | WO | 134 | Bangkwang List | 23 | Arrived Banpong Apr 44. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Tamuang | |
| Ino | Takero | Lt | 135 | Bangkwang List | 23 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “Siam POW Camp No.2 Br.” A suspect. “New trials ??.1.47. Wanted by 7 Team & Aust.” & Arrived Banpong Oct 42. Also at Chungkai, Wampo, Tamarkan, Kinsayok, Kaorin. Final location shown: Tamuang. & “‘G’ Officer” 2 Group. Tamarkan, Kaorin, Kinsayok | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 26 Serial No. 450 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 16 Serial No. 121 | 88 | Burma; Kinsayok; Tamarkan; Kaorin; Banpong; Chungkai; Wampo; Tamuang | |
| Inomata | Takezo | Sgt-Maj | Joe Stalin | 136 | Bangkwang List | 23 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Korea in Sept 42. Also at Kanburi, Wanyai, Kinsayok, Konkoita, Kaorin. Final location shown: Bangkok. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 24 Serial No. 305 | 60 | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi; Wanyai; Kinsayok, Konkoita; Kaorin; Bangkok |
| Inoue | Tatao | Gunsoku | 137 | Bangkwang List | 23 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Korea then Java in Dec 42. Also at Kanburi, Nong Pladuk, Bangkok. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk from Korea then Java in; Kanburi; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok; Ubon | |
| Ishida | Yoshio | Sgt Maj | Narrelle Morris List | The Morris list states: (1) Ill-treatment of PW at WAN YAI, SIAM between 1/07/1943 and 24/12/1944 Ill-treatment of PW at TAKELIN, SIAM between 20/12/1944 and 19/08/1945 Unauthorised employment of PW at TAKELIN, SIAM between 20/12/1944 and 19/08/1945 | The other reference to this individual is at: AWM54 1010/6/13 – [War Crimes and Trials – Summary of Proceedings:] Trial Military Court at Hong Kong – Accused Kitabata Shinichi and Ishida Yoshio – correspondence and affidavits 1948. Go to: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2597529 Ishida was tried at Hong Kong and sentenced to 7 years. | 98 | Thailand; Wang Yai | |||
| Ishida | Pte | 314 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 25 | Beatings Apr 44 to March 45. | This could be a reference to Sgt-Maj. Yoshio Ishida but the absence of rank or any other identifier is not helpful. Though the dates don’t match [since some “dissembling” going on amongst former guard who became captives] there was also Cpl Susumi Ishido and this could refer to that person. | N | Kaorin | ||
| Ishido | Chuyemon | Capt. | 144 | Bangkwang List | 24 | Arrived Tamuang Jan 45. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan; Petchaburi | |
| Ishido | Susumi | Cpl | 145 | Bangkwang List | 24 | Arrived Nakom Patong July 45. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | See notes on Ishida above. | N | Railway; Tamuan; Petchaburi | |
| Ishihara | Lt | Bk | Coates Story | 96 | He was the doctor in charge at Mergui. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Mergui, Burma | ||
| Ishii | Tamei | Col. | 146 | Bangkwang List | 25 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Banpong, Wan Yai, Mesali, Anganau, Nakom Pathog, Tamarkan, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | Col. Ishii is mentioned by ‘Weary’ Dunlop in his ‘War Diaries’, p.189. At that time he was Camp commandant of Tarsau. First seen at Hintok Mt in March 43. On 8 May 45 was comdt of Konyu. “A large, fat, elderly, bespectacled and untidy man.” He appears on a photo list held by the NAA as one of 170 war criminals executed after the war. | 95 | Hintok; Tarsau; Konyu | |
| Ishijama | Korean | 69 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 86 | 15/08/1943 “Kuiche” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 192 Kilo; Kuishi | ||
| Ishikawa | Hideichi | Sgt | 147 | Bangkwang List | 25 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Involved in shooting of Pte Goulden, Victoria Pt, Burma [NX10420 Pte RS Goulden in Burma in July 1942] & Arrived Wan Yai from Korea Oct 42. Also at Tonchan, Hintok, Tamuang. Final location shown: Seraburi. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 17 Serial No. 124 | 70 | Victoria Point; Burma; Wan Yai: Tonchan; Hintok; Tamuang; Seraburi | |
| Ishikawa | Hideo | Guard | 148 | Bangkwang List | 25 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Mesali, Tamarkan, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | It is worth noting that Sgt Hideichi Ishikawa and the guard Hideo Ishikawa were both held at Bangkwang. While some records were duplicated on that list, the locations show these were different individuals and that highlights how precise one needs to be with Japanese names – something that was not always achievable when names were mis-heard or mis-remembered. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Mesali; Tamarkan; Nong Pladuk; Nakom Patong | |
| Ishikawa | Reiki | Guard | 150 | Bangkwang List | 25 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42. Also at Wan Yai, Kanburi, Kaorin. Final location shown: Tamuang. | In light of the comments above about the guard Hideo Ishikawa, it is ironic that this record is the next on my list. At Bangkwang, there was a guard identified as Reiki Ishikawa and one called Rikichi Ishikura. Once again, the camps at which they served are sufficiently dissimilar to conclude that these were different individuals and that also highlights how careful and precise one must be with the information in these lists; it also shows the value of a reliable and consistent cross-reference such as that Bangkwang list. | N | Konyu; Wan Yai; Kanburi; Kaorin; Tamuang | |
| Ishikura | Rikichi | Korean Guard and Interpreter | Turtle Neck | Narrelle Morris List | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 42. Also at Thanbyuzayat, Rabatai, Aprion, Wanyai, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. He arrived at Nong Pladuk in Sept 42. His final location was Tamuang. The official charges against him alleged: “Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7].” A selection of other references state: Aug 43. This record also refers to a location listed as “Lin Thin, Siam” and that is spelt “Lieng Khan” but better known as “Long Tan.” & Caused death of Dvr L Well at 82 Kilo Camp [Inuyama] in Burma. & “Tonchin Saw Mill” This entry lists the family name as “Ishibah or Chiba” & Jap Engineers. Feb 43. & “Tonchin Saw Mill” This entry lists the family name as “Ishibah or Chiba”. There are entries here for “Ishibah Rikichi” and “Chiba Korin” but they are all referring to the same individual. & Sep 1942 “Small rat faced”. & Chungkai Camp (See also 1610 on p.37) & “Bashings & torture of PW 1942-45. Persuaded Camp Comdt to do all sorts of things to cause inconvenience to PW”. | There are 13 official references to this individual and five of them concern his actions at Tonchan and in particular, the Tonchan Saw Mill. Versions of his family and given name vary (Ishikoira, Ichura, Ishibah, Ishi, Ishikawa, Ichikoa) but his notorious actions, the Tonchan mill and the nickname provide a link. The other ten references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 pp. 36 & 98 Serial No. 1426 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.17 Serial No.125 & AWM54 1010/2/34 pp.20, 129, 138., 209 & 252 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 25 Serial No. 316 & Bangkwang List p. 26. In light of the number of reports, he was probably fortunate to be acquitted by two trials in Singapore which suggests that the postwar prosecutions of war criminals in the Pacific were not quite the witch hunts sometimes claimed. | 70 | Burma; Nong Pladuk; Thanbyuzayat; Rabatai; Aperon; 82 Kilo; 100 Kilo; Wanyai; Chungkai; Tonchan; Tamuang | ||
| Ishimoto | Eishin | Korean Guard | 501 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 98 | Jul-Sep 43. Beating of sick employed in cook-house. [Gunsoku is the Japanese term or title for a Korean guard.] McCormack and Nelson give his Korean name as Kun Yang-Hyo. He was tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | The other reference to this individual is in the McCormack and Nelson book, p.103. | 88 | Songkurai | |
| Ishimoto | 2 Star Pte | Clegge | 213 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 130 | June 1944 to March 1945. [The nickname is odd because if it is “Cleg” why wouldn’t it be spelt that way but it sure does not look like it’s ‘Cloggo’ or ‘Cleggo’. The surname is also VERY strange.] | It is hard to know if this reference relates to the Korean Eishun Ishimoto or not. | N | Kaorin | |
| Ishizaka | Zanichi | Sgt-Maj | 153 | Bangkwang List | 26 | Arrived Banpong from Korea Sept 42. Also at Ranburi, Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ranburi; Kanburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Ishizaki | Akira | Lt | 154 | Bangkwang List | 26 | Arrived at Kuie Apr 44. Also at Tamarkan. Final location shown: Indo-China. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuie; Tamarkan; Indo-China | |
| Ito | Gakkin | Korean Guard | 156 | Bangkwang List | 26 | Arrived at Wampo Nov 42. Also at Kinsayok, Tamuang. Final location shown: Sangburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo; Kinsayok; Tamuang; “Sangburi” | |
| Ito | Kyoshi | Capt | 504 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 29 | 4 Sp. Rly Bridge Unit Siam. A suspect wanted by 11 WCIT in jail at Changi. The second reference to Konyu gives the date May 43. | The other reference to this what is probably individual is from the same list, p.270, No.855. The second reference identifies him only as “Capt Ito” from Konyu. That cd be Kyoshi or Sadakichi Ito but I will go with Kyoshi b/c he’s a Capt although rank cd change over time. | 50 | Konyu | |
| Ito | Reiji | Capt. | 158 | Bangkwang List | 27 | Arrived Bampong from Malaya Aug 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bampong from Malaya | |
| Ito | Sadakichi | Lt | 507 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 29 | 5 Rly Regt Peburi Siam. A suspect wanted by 11 WCIT in jail at Changi at time of list. | See comments for Capt. Kyoshi Ito. | 40 | Petchaburi | |
| Ito | Torizo | Sr Pte | 159 | Bangkwang List | 27 | Arrived Bampong from Sumatra June 42; served with 9 Rly Regt. Also at Banpong, Tamlum Park. Final location shown: Takiren. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Sumatra; Banpong; Tamlum Park; Takiren | |
| Ito | Yoshio | Sgt-Maj | 160 | Bangkwang List | 27 | Arrived Banpong from Java Dec 42. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Nakon Nayok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Nakom Nayok | |
| Ito | Jap Pte | 1126 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 203 | Oct to Dec 42. | There are too many Itos and too many possibilities for this to be a helpful listing. | N | Chunkai | ||
| Itsui | Hiroshi | Maj | Narrelle Morris List | There are three references to this individual in the Morris list. They say: Murder at MERGUI, Burma, on 18/06/1942 of two Australian PW & Murder at TAVOY, Burma, on 6/01/1942 of eight Australian PW & Murder at VICTORIA POINT, Burma, on 12/07/1942 of an Australian PW. | The other serial numbers are 812 and 875. Itsui was tried at Manus Island and sentenced to Life | 90 | Burma; Tavoy; Victoria Point; Mergui | |||
| Iwamoto | Ryugan | Korean Guard | 162 | Bangkwang List | 27 | Arrived Kanburi April 43. Also at Wanyai. Final location shown: Nakon Nayok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanburi; Wanyai; Nakon Nayok | |
| Iwaya | Taikyo | Korean Guard | Mad Mongrel | 130 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 17 | A summary of the information on seven of the references to ‘the Mad Mongrel’ inc. the dates Aug 43 (Konyu) and Nov 43 (Tarsau). Torture by burning Gnr MORGAN at Kanu Camp [The information I have on the ‘Mad Mongrel’ is that he was Iwaya Taikyo (Kang Te Yong). This was available at the Singapore War Crimes Trials Web Portal. Another listing states: “Pakhon Pathom Hospital. Forcing sick PWs to work and beatings.” | There are seven and possibly nine refs to this individual. He is referred to by Denys Peek in his memoir although Peek, who favoured pseudonyms, calls him ‘the Mad Mongol’. Peek gives a good description of him and says that, while at Wampo, Iwamoto contracted syphilis. He is listed as member of a photo line-up in the 2/19th ‘TGG’, p.547. The line-up was done by a CWGC survey party in October 45 at Neike, Burma. But the names on that photo are highly questionable. The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 78 Serial No. 4 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. 23 Serial No. 191 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 76 Serial No. 1179 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 144 Serial No. 316 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 71 Serial No. 653 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 147 Serial No. 335. He was sentenced to death by hanging on 22/8/46. | 85 | Thailand; Niki; Tamuang; Wampo; Konyu; Tarsau; Pakon Pathom; Konyu |
| Iwaya | Takyo | Guard | 166 | Bangkwang List | 28 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42. Also at Wanyai, Kinsayok, Tamuang. Went to Japan in June 44. Returned to RW Nov 44. Final location shown: Saraburi. | It is tempting to make the link between this guard and ‘the Mad Mongrel’ especially since this guard travelled to Japan at the same time as Newton Force and the Byoki Maru. There is certainly a lot of overlap but I have no confirmation that ‘the Mad Mongrel’ sailed on that convoy. | N | Konyu; Wanyai; Kinsayok; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Izumi | Masayuki | Sgt-Maj | 168 | Bangkwang List | 28 | Arrived at Banpong Sept 42. Also at Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Patong | |
| Jack Diamond | Jack Diamond | Bk | TGG (206) | 535 | There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. [Could this be Lt Kojiro aka ‘Diamond’?] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Jack Oakie | 1st Cl Pte | Jack Oakie | 906 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 55 | There are two official listings of this individual and one from the 2/19’s TGG. None give a family or given name. The official listings state: Numerous bashings on Railway. [3 Rec’s w/ nickname; no other names shown.] & Feb 43. Camps btw 110 and 120 Kilo. Desc: “Fattish, about 5’4″.” | The second official reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p.148 Serial No.340. On p.547 TGG has him in a line-up of guards in a photograph taken at the end of the war. It is on the same page as a photo of Cpl Okaka aka ‘Dr Death’ and another line-up which looks like it is photographed in the exact same spot which was at Neike in Oct 45 by a CWGC survey team. | 44 | Niki; 100 Kilo | |
| Jackie the Jew | Engineer L/Cpl | Jackie the Jew | 333 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 26 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “3 Engrs 5543 Regt”. Bashing May to Sep 45. & Pakhon Pathom Hospital. Forcing sick PWs to work and beatings. & 21 May to Aug 45. Has a prominent Jewish nose. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 77 Serial No. 1181 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 212 Serial No. 1203 | 33 | Bangkok; Thailand; Pakom Pathom; Nakom Chassi; Nagorn Jaisri | |
| Jew Sgt | Jew Sgt | 337 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 27 | Key info on right. | Although the rank is wrong, the link to Nakom Chassi suggests this may refer to the same individual called ‘Jackie the Jew’. | N | Thailand; Nakom Chassi | ||
| Jiromaru ?? | Risuku | Black Doctor | 455 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 4 | Med Corps at Goto Butai. [Maj. Yasuchi Goto was the CO of No.5 Rly Regt.] | There are two references giving the same information on different pages of this same list; the other is No.512 on p.14. | 68 | 5 Rly Reg | |
| Joe E. Brown | Joe E. Brown | Bk | Finkmeyer | 145 | This was at Hintok River camp. He is described there as a normally malicious character but because this was at the end of the Railway work he was more relaxed. | The nickname must have been ironic because Joe E. Brown was a USO entertainer who performed tirelessly for troops in the Pacific as a tribute to his airman son who was killed in 1942. | N | Hintok | ||
| Jonnie | Civilian engineer | Jonnie | 939 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10 | These two records at this number for Jonnie and Little Willy could be referring to the same individual since it is worded ambiguously: “u/I known as ‘Jonnie’ and ‘Little Willie’. However, looking at it now, I am more confident they were different with Jonnie being an engineer and Little Willie being a machinist. The date is Jun 43 at “Nong Pladuck, Siam”. | Despite the notes on the left, I have found no other references. | N | Nong Pladok | |
| Jotani | Kitaichi | Sgt/Sgt-Maj./QM | 169 | Bangkwang List | 28 | There are four references to this individual who arrived at Bannpong Aug 42. Also at Kanchanaburi, Chungkai. Went to Japan in June 44. Final location shown: Tamuang. The other reference gives the dates Nov 42 to Jun 44 in connection with Chungkai. The fourth states: Siam PW Camp 2 Br Siam. Was sentenced to death on 31/3/47. In prison in Changi at time of list. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 30 Serial No. 538 & NAA Series B4165 p. 3 Pdf & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 204 Serial No. 1136. Jotani was tried at and sentenced to Death. | 88 | Kanchanaburi, Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Junee | Interpreter | 343 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 27 | He was involved with the mistreatment of Pte Barrie & Pte Durkin. [VX19728 Private John Edward DURKIN was killed after allegedly trying to escape from a Songkurai camp in Thailand in July 1945.] | There was a Junee aka ‘Little Pig’ who was at Fukuoka but I think it unlikely this guard stayed for long enough in Japan to feature in those reports. | 22 | Songkrai | ||
| Kabie | Lt | 345 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 27 | The location is given as “Ubol Camp” and I don’t know if that is intended to be “Ubon Camp” on the RW or if it’s a new camp but other refs to “Pte Merritt” – tho’ he is Sgt here – are on the RW.] | Probably not on the Railway since there are no other references. | N | Thailand; Ubon | ||
| Kado | Tokuji | Med Sgt-Maj | 170 | Bangkwang List | 28 | Arrived Banpong Oct 42. Also at Kanchanaburi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Kaga | Zenshi | L/Cpl | Narrelle Morris List | Ill-treatment causing bodily injury to an Australian PW at RAJBURI, Siam, about 15/05/1945. According to the Bangkwang list he arrived Nike May 44. Also at “Quti” [which maybe sd be Kuie]. Final location shown: Ratburi. | The other reference to this individual is from the Bangkwang list, p.28, Serial No.171. Kaga was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 3 years. | N | Thailand; Nike; Kuie; Ratburi | |||
| Kagami | Heicho | Camp Cmd | Brother Jonathan or Whiskers Blake | Loose | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 12 | There are three official references to this individual. The first reference gives only locations. The other two state: Ordered beating of Capt West at Thetkaw Camp [which was 14km from the start of the Burma end of the Railway] & Also called Brother Jonathon. Ordered beating of Capt West at Thetkaw Camp. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 77 Serial No. 1069 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 212 Serial No. 909 | 88 | Burma; Thetkaw |
| Kagawa | Yoshio | Gunsoku | 172 | Bangkwang List | 29 | Arrived Hindato from Java April 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato | |
| Kajiya | Tetsuji | Sgt-Maj | 174 | Bangkwang List | 29 | Arrived Bangkok March 43 as MP. Also at Lampang. Final location shown: from Feb 45 served at Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Lampang; Nakom Nayak | |
| Kako | Masaichi | Med Sgt-Maj | 176 | Bangkwang List | 29 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Tamarkan Dec 42. Also at Kanchanaburi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. & Jan 43. Other versions of the surname were Karo or Kaku. The information states “Camp No.1”. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 131 Serial No. 221 | 80 | Tamarkan; Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Kaminaga | Interpreter | 1339 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 195 | Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Kamoi | Korean soldier | 222 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 131 | 11 Nov 42. “Theft of a gold ring.” Tarso, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau | ||
| Kanagowa | Korean | 1004 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 252 | Aug 43. [I wonder if this guy is the same one who was called ‘Kanga or Musso’ earlier. I added the name ‘Suzuki’ into the Likely Surname b/c of the ref to Musso.] | See the comments on the left. | N | Tarsau | ||
| Kanahara | Taibu | Gunsoku | 177 | Bangkwang List | 29 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42. His [prob. Korean] name is given as Kim Teng Man. Also at Hintok, Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | In the Usuki/Hiramatsu trial papers the affidavit of Maj. Henry J. Marsh, RASC refers to this guard saying: Another brutal Korean at Konyu 2 was “KONIKARA TIBU (known as CARNERA)” who later “became very friendly and docile to the prisoners and appeared to be anti-Japanese.” | N | Konyu; Hintok; Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Kanaiwa | Kenji | Sgt-Maj | 178 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Brangkassi Jan 44 as an MP. Final location shown: Brangkassi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Brangkassi | |
| Kanake | Korean Guard | 90 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 164 | Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Believed to be in a Japanese hospital in Singapore at end of war. [This is no other guard with the same surname on the RW. There are others that are vaguely similar but really there is just not enough to draw conclusions from what is here unless there are references to the individual POWs named.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Armitage; Lt Hawley; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Kanamara | 2 i/c | Snake Hips | 365 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 28 | Nov 43. | [This ref. is prob. wrong. There was a Snake Hips on the RW and his name was Sakurai SAKOMOTO. There was also a ‘Snake Eyes’ whose name was Jirohei NAKANISHI.] | N | Kinsayok | |
| Kanamatsu | Pte | Hank the Yank | 1241 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 168 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: March 43 to August 45. “Sakamoto Butai Camp, Kanchanaburi.” & Sep 43. Murder of 2 British Officers. “‘Hank the Yank’ is short, thick set, grey haired. Pronounced American accent. Prior to war lived in USA and believed working in newspaper office.” & The notes say this “may be the same person as Kanamatsu, who was known as ‘Hank the Yank.’ Serial No. 414 List No.4.” & Date “June 44 (?)” | There are five references to ‘Hank the Yank’ on the RW and two more which refer to ‘Yank’ or ‘the Yank’ in Singapore, inc. at Bukit Timah. One would think that with this nickname he might have been a sympathetic guard but that was clearly not entirely the case. In Sept 43 he was involved in the sustained, drunken beating of officers who had hidden a radio at Kanchanaburi. Two officers, Hawley and Armitage, died as a result of that beating. Eric Lomax describes ‘Hank the Yank’ on p.81 and the beating on pp.203ff. It is interesting I happened on this ref. to ‘Hank the Yank’ in Lomax’s book only a couple of days after a phone conversation with Tim Bowden who said the Japs hanged Hank for being too friendly. Lomax says he was a ‘young Japanese interpreter… He was a friendly enough man’ and Lomax’s group first met him in Feb 43 at Ban Pong. On p.85 of Finkmeyer’s book, Eric Cooper who encountered ‘Hank the Yank’ at Bukit Timah said he had been to College in the US and was V proud of the fact. Spoke with an American accent. The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.109 Serial No. 380 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.3 Serial No. 868 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.175 Serial No.166. | 77 | Ban Pong; Nakom Pathong; 84 Kilo; Kanchanaburi | |
| Kanamiya | Kito | Guard | 179 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Tonchan Nov 42. Also at Chungkai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan; Chungkai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Kanamoto | Nakao | Mil. Civ. | 180 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 42. Final location shown: Bangkok. | This is probably the same Kanamoto identified in six official listings, three times at Konyu No.2 and at Tampii. See the separate listing. | 55 | Nong Pladuk | |
| Kanamoto | Korean Guard or Cpl | 34 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 82 | Six of these references state: “Jungle Camp, near Kanu”. Nov. 42. & “Kanu No.2 Camp”. & Kanu No.2 & Resp. for poor conditions & illtreatment of cholera patients. Kanu Camp. & i/c Kanu No 2. & Aug 43. Tampii Siam. | As mentioned at the ref to Nakao Kanamoto, this is probably the same person. The rank of ‘Mil. Civ.’ at Bangkwang usually referred to a Korean. Two of these records identify this man as Korean and four say Cpl. But none has a given name and only one has the right family name. Variations are Kanome, Kitomoto, Kinimoto and Kikomot. The recurrence of Konyu No.2 is a strong link but not a watertight case. | 55 | Tampie; Konyu | ||
| Kanaumi | Eizo | Guard | 182 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat June 43. Also at 70 Kilo, 105 Kilo, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; 70 Kilo; 105 Kilo; Tamarkan; Nakom Patong | |
| Kanaumi | Hiroshi | Korean | 369 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 28 | Striking of Lt McCawley, 14 Feb 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 14 Kilo | |
| Kanaya | Chuji | Mil. Civ. | 183 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Tonchan Oct 42. Also at Wanyai, Tamuang, Kanburi, Nakom Patong. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan; Wanyai; Tamuang; Kanburi; Nakom Patong; Bangkok | |
| Kanaya | Doyen | Mil. Civ. | 186 | Bangkwang List | 31 | Arrived Ban Pong from Java in Apr 43. Also at Kanburi, Wampo, Banpong. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Kanburi; Wampo; Banpong; Nakom Patong | |
| Kanaya | Keikun | Mil. Civ. | 184 | Bangkwang List | 30 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Wakale, 108 Kilo, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Wakale; 108 Kilo; Tamarkan; Nakom Patong | |
| Kanaya | Shyntin | Guard | 185 | Bangkwang List | 31 | Arrived Ban Pong Oct 42. Also at Chungkai, Bangkau, Kinsayok, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Chungkai; Bangkau; Kinsayok; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Kanayama | Manei | Korean Guard | 565 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 31 | Korean name: Kim Man Yong. “Siam POW Camp 2 Br. Siam”. A suspect in Changi wanted by 10 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Kanayama | Naushin | Korean Guard | 566 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 31 | Korean name: Kim Nan Shin. “Siam POW Camp 2 Br. Siam”. A suspect in Changi wanted by 10 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Kanazawa | Masao | Guard | 188 | Bangkwang List | 31 | The Bangkwang list states: Arrived Hindato from Java May 43. Also at Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk. Went to Japan May 44 and returned to Chungkai. Final location shown: Kaorin. The other references state: Guard ‘H’ Force and Hintok camp. Although the dates are confusing, he appears on the Morris lists (on which is Serial No.188) for crimes in Java. The comment is: Inhumane treatment of Australian PW at BATAVIA, NEI between 17/06/1945 and 14/08/1945. [That would be improbable if he was detained at Bangkwang and his final location was Kaorin.] A Korean guard of this name was referred to by Pte Alex Drummond in his diaries. | The other two references are No.9 AMF Lists 2-6, Serial No.782, p.56 & AWM54 1010/2/27, Serial No.1441, p.99. Kanazawa was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 8 years. | 88 | Hindato; Brangkassi; Nong Pladuk; Chungkai; Kaorin; Hintok | |
| Kaneda | Shigeo | Korean Guard | 574 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 32 | Korean name: Kim Mu Chui. Siam PW Camp 10 Br. Saigon. A suspect in Changi at time of list; wanted by Aust. Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Saigon | |
| Kaneda | 2nd Lt | 1437 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 99 | OC Changarya Camp Burma | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | ||
| Kanekawa | Hiroshi | Korean | Rochelaar or Throat Scraper | 8 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | Transferred to Indo-China but no dates shown. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Indo-China; Kuishi; Rintin; Kuie |
| Kaneko | Choroku | Gd | Boy Bastard’s Cobber or the Basher or Makan | Narrelle Morris List | These other references state: (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & The note here says “See Kaneko Yoroku” with no other explanation but I see this was the guard whose nickname was ‘The Boy Bastard’s Cobber’. The reference to ‘Makan’ is explained by McCormack and Nelson. & “Continuous illtreatment of PW Kilo Camp.” The original entry had the given name as “Yoroku”. & Cruelty and illtreatment at 105 Kilo Camp. [This was an ‘A’ Force camp near Three Pagoda Pass. See also a note under ‘Boy Bastard’ regarding the trial of this guard.] & Wounding of Dvr Ayres, June-Aug 45 Chumpong Siam & Goto Butai. Chumphong, Siam. Wounding of Dvr Ayres, June to Aug 45. & Oct 42 to Dec 43 (was at Tamarkan) & “Toncha South, Siam”. No date. Under rank it adds: “Supt.A 1 Party HQ ‘H Horse’. [I really don’t understand that reference to ‘H Horse’ unless it is supposed to be ‘H Honsho’] Without great conviction, I am putting the likely surname as Kitabata b/c he was mentioned at least once nearby at Hintok.] & 221 Kilo Camp, Siam. Oct-Nov 43. & November 1944. Hunte, Siam. & & ] | There are 13 official references to this individual and two from books. The book references are Rohan Rivett, on p.224 who wrote: At the 75 Kilo camp which Rivett calls “Milo” there were “several bash artists among the guards. The most sadistic and noxious of these are the pair known as the ‘B.B’ and the ‘B.B.’, i.e., the Boy Bastard and the Boy Bastard’s Cobber.” See also p.295 where there is specific mention of them being at 105 Kilo camp. On pp.97ff, McCormack and Nelson give his nickname as ‘Makan’ and say: Korean name: Kim Chang-Nork. His nickname means food in Malay. [Tried along with Lt-Col. Nagatomo.] Other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.77 Serial No.1195 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.32 Serial No.412 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.130 Serial No.219 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.255 Serial No.1030 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.323 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.69 Serial No.639 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.68 Serial No.1495 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.69 Serial No.638 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.323 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.69 Serial No.639. Kaneko was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging which was carried out on 25/02/1947. | 80 | Burma; Meiloo; Chumphon; 18 Kilo; 75 Kilo; 221 Kilo; Tonchan; Tamarkan; Nakom Pathong; Raja; Thanbyuzayat | ||
| Kanematsu | Shogyuku | Korean | Boof Head, Basher Bill or Bill the Bastard | 90 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 10 | Eight of these references state: Beatings at No 3 cutting Hintock Camp ’43. Gives his unit as “No.1 Mobile Camp”. & 17 Aug 45. “Jungle Camp, 2 km from Niki Niki”. I think now that ‘Bill the Bastard’ and ‘Basher Bill’ are different individuals. & Beatings etc at Hintok & Sep 43. Associated with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Believed to be in a Japanese hospital in Singapore at end of war. & A Japanese Pte. Nov 44 to Apr 45. “About 5’10”, 11½ stone. Peering expression. Hanging lower lip. Looks silly. Clean personal appearance. Professed to be a professional golfer. Believed to have gone to Nakorn Pathon. NOTE: May be same as Serial No.260 List No.2.” I reckon there is some kind of mix-up in this evidence and it really refers to Kanematsu the Korean guard and not Okamura the Japanese Sgt although there is clear reference to him being Japanese, isn’t there? & Korean name: Kim Song Oak. Siam PW Camp Bangkok. A suspect held in Changi wanted by Aust. Team. & Mobile Camp. Beatings July 43. & Arrived “Wanpong” [which may be Wampo] from Java in May 43. Also at Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | There are 13 refs to this guard but 3 are from books: Dunlop’s ‘War Diaries’, p.278, and Rivett’s ‘Behind Bamboo’, p.294. Dunlop mentions ‘Bill the Bastard’ on the day the first train arrived at Hintok, prob. Hintok Mt but cd by the nearby compressor camp. There was a fight btw ‘Bill’ and ‘Happy’. Rivett says he was a “hideous Korean, who dealt out some ferocious beatings, but who was normally too dumb to know what was going on around him.” The other book ref is from Rowley Richards, p.162. Richards calls this RW camp Mizale and puts it at the 70km mark. He calls him “an aggressive Korean speedo merchant and a bulk of a man”. [But check out the other ‘Boofheads’ as well, particularly Kozoi Okamura.] The other official references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.30 Serial No.600 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.89 Serial No.95 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.60 Serial No.565 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.164 Serial No.90 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.117 Serial No.442 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.32 Serial No.584 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.28 Serial No.377 & Bangkwang List p.31. Armitage and Hawley were POWs killed in the bashings related to what was called the ‘Kanchanaburi Radio Affair’, after which Eric Lomax was sent to Outram Rd Gaol. | 95 | Niki Niki; Mezali; Kaorin; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Pathong; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok; Hintok; No.1 Mobile Unit |
| Kanemiya | Shoen | Korean Guard | Snake Eyes | 77 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 161 | Nine of the 16 references to this individual state: Illtreatment of Capt A.G. Probert. & Beatings at Tonchin Camp SIAM. Beating of Captain NEWTON. & Was “I/c Cookhouse” in May 43 at Tonchan. & Toncha, Siam. [Was linked with ‘Snake Hips’] & AWM54 1010/6/12 – [War Crimes and Trials – Summary of Proceedings:] Abstract of evidence – Statements by Prisoners of War re ill treatment by Kanemiya Shoek at Tamarkan Camp, and during work on the Burma-Siam Railway, Also the 100 Kilo Camp, 1948. Go to: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2597529 & No.4 PW Camp & “Bashings torture etc for trivial offences 100 Kilo Camp.” & (1) Ill-treatment of PW on Burma-Siam Railway between 01/01/1943 and 31/12/1943 (2) Ill-treatment of PW at NAKON PATHON, SIAM between 01/10/1944 and 30/04/1945 & Korean name: Kim Yong Nian. Siam PW Camp N.Patom Hosp. A suspect held in Changi wanted by Aust. Team. | Two of the 16 references to this Korean guard refer to him ‘Hollywood’. Those two references give his name surprisingly accurately as Shyoei and Shyoen Kanemiya so that link is highly defendable. These two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.15 Serial No.108 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.18 Serial No.143. He is Serial No.801 on Narrelle Morris’s list. Her list shows that he was sentenced to 12 yrs jail in Hong Kong. There is an online doc which gives his Korean name as Kim Jong Yeon. This information was at: https://apjjf.org/-Aiko-Utsumi/2505/article.html. He was held at Bangkwang and on p.32 of that list it is stated that he arrived Burma from Java Aug 42. Also at 18, 85, 80 & 100 Kilo camps. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. A summary of other references is: AWM54 1010/2/28 pp.18 & 38 & AWM54 1010/2/34 pp.67, 82 & 270 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.32 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.28. Kanemiya was tried at Hong Kong and sentenced to 12 years. | 68 | Tonchan; Tonchan South; 8, 85, 80 & 100 Kilo camps; Nakom Patong; Tonchan |
| Kanemoto | Jufuku | Camp staff | 193 | Bangkwang List | 32 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Java. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Nong Pladuk | |
| Kanemoto | Junshaku | Gunsoku | 194 | Bangkwang List | 32 | Arrived Wanyai April 43. Also at Kanburi, Nong Pladuk, Bangkok. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Kanburi; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Kanemoto | Koshu | Korean | White Cap | 371 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 28 | Sept 44. | There is a reference to a guard of the same given and family names and nickname being at the Omine Camp in Japan but, if he was in Kaorin in Sept 44, I am not sure how the dates work out. That second ref is also at AWM54 1010/6/26, p.75, Serial No.1067. | 55 | Kaorin |
| Kanemoto | Saishu | Gunsoku | 195 | Bangkwang List | 32 | Arrived Hindato Dec 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Kanemoto | Sekisai | Guard | 196 | Bangkwang List | 32 | Arrived Chungkai Oct 42. Also at Takanun, Lanshi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Takanun; Lanshi; Nakom Patong | |
| Kanemoto | Taishoku | Guard | 197 | Bangkwang List | 32 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43 from Java. Also at 83, 30, 60, 70 and 114 Kilo camps. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; 83, 30, 60, 70 and 114 Kilo camps; Nakom Patong | |
| Kanemura | Fujii | Korean | 218 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 130 | 1944. Assaults on Sgt Jordan & Gregory. “Tall, slim, good fooballer.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuang | |
| Kanemura | Jukun | Gunsoku | 201 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Rintin from Java Feb 43. Also at Kuie, Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Rintin; Kuie; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Kanemura | Kanyo | Gunsoku | 199 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Hindato Apr 43. Also at Tamarkan, Chungkai. Final location shown: Kaorin. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Tamarkan; Chungkai; Kaorin | |
| Kanemura | Tsunetoshi | Clerk | 200 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42. Also at Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konyu; Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Kaneoka | Kiyosi | Guard | 202 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Java Apr 43. Also at Banpong, Chungkai. Final location shown: Kaorin. | This individual is on a list held at the NAA (Series B4165) of 170 suspects sentenced to death. He is on p.4, Serial No.109. Unless his crimes were against British or Dutch POWs, it is surprising his name has not appeared on other lists. | 88 | Nong Pladuk; Banpong; Chungkai; Kaorin | |
| Kaneshiro | Masao | Gunsoku | The Bull | 203 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Nine of the ten references to this individual state: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Tatakao, Anganau, Tamarkan, Aperon, Chungkai. Final location shown: Kaorin. & At 105 KILO Camp, AUNGGANUANG, Burma, between August 1943 and January 1944, inhumanely treated PW & The nickname is listed as “The Bull” or “Local Monster”. June 43. & The nickname is known. There are listings under “Hozumi” and “Shibano”. There is not much else to go on from here. & “Bashings & torture 105 Kilo Camp Aug 43” [So if this guy was at 105 Kilo Camp at this time he was clearly not at Orio Camp Fukuoka on 23 Aug 43 so there are TWO individuals with this nickname. This is the guy in Gilling’s ‘Lost Battalions’. [There was a big Korean at the 105 kilo camp mentioned by Gilling in ‘Lost Battalions’. pp.164-5.] & Korean name: Kim Chang Sek. Siam PW Camp 2 Br. Held in Changi. A suspect wanted by Aust. Team. & Torture of PW at 105 Kilo Camp, Thailand. [105km from Ban Pong is about where Arhill was.] & Bungham, Railway Camp, Siam. [Perhaps this is listed on the map of the Railway as Bangon at about the 210km mark. Also, the way this is written in this list is confusing since it is possible “Miyai” was another suspect, although the brackets around the name do make that unlikely.] & Beating Lt Wagstaff. [There are three refs to Lt Wagstaff: only nicknames shown. I have linked this to Kaneshiro b/c of the Burma connection.] | There are ten references to this individual, inc. Rivett’s ‘Behind Bamboo’, p.294 where he is desc. as a “giant bully who seemed to spend his entire waking hours in seeking opportunities to bash prisoners. He relieved the monotony every now and then by beating up his fellow guards.” He is reported most frequently (5 times) for his actions at the 105 Kilo camp also called Anganau. (One reference places this camp in Thailand but it was definitely in Burma.) If he is the same guard also called ‘Ferdinand the Bull’, then he was involved with the beating of Lt Wagstaff at Tavoy Aerodrome. The other references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List Serial No. 732 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.71 Serial No.655 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.7 Serial No.31 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.19 Serial No.145 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.32 Serial No.589 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.32 Serial No.623 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.68 Serial No.1494 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.14 Serial No.151. Kaneshiro was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Life. | 88 | Tavoy Aerodrome; Thanbyuzayat; Tatakao; Anganau; 105 Kilo; Tamarkan; Aperon; Chungkai; Kaorin; Bangon; Tamuang |
| Kaneshiro | Takeshi | Guard | The Undertaker or The Gobbler | 146 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 19 | If my reckoning is right, there are 14 official listings related to this individual. A selection of these references state: “Beatings of PW Cpl DIMOPOLONG.” & Medical sgt. Beating Pte Bloomfield. [There is something amiss here. Kaneshiro was NOT a medical sgt. So prob. the original testimony was mistaken.] & Korean Guard at Burma end of line. The other entry gives the family name of Koda. & Mar to Aug 45. The location is given as “Kachu Mountain Camp (Petchaburi) Siam.” & “i/c construction”. Apr to Aug 45. & Nong Pladuk, Siam.The note says “Old camp”. & March 43. Murder of Lts Pomeroy (12 F.F.R.) and Howard (80 A/T R.A.) also 4 BORs (one named Dorval East Surrey Regt). & Date: Feb 45. [It is interesting to note that the record says “u/I” but then has “(Kaneshira)” underneath the nickname. My feeling is that this being so late in the war, the details here might be more reliable than some other versions.] & Date: 1944. (Kaorin). & Arrived Rintin from Java Oct 42. Also at Kuie, Brangkassi, Hindato, Nong Pladuk, Tamarkan, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | In ‘Behind Bamboo’, Rivett on p.357 says: ‘The Undertaker’ was even more dangerous than Sgt Shimojo. He towered about 14 inches above his fellow Koreans and “was always bullying and fighting. When roused he developed a sadistic mania and lost all self-control.” He earned his nickname in 1943 at Tamarkan when he bayoneted and killed two British officers who had escaped. He was also at Kanchanaburi where his favourite sport was beating the sick with his rifle butt. [N.B. Rivett moved to Tamarkan in early 44. He and all the officers was moved to Kanchanaburi in Feb. 45.] In her bio on Col. Philip Toosey, Summers on p.259 says he was at Kanchanaburi from 24 January 45 and on. At this camp he “enjoyed an orgasm of unfrustrated sadism”. A note in AWM54 1010/2/34 adds a caution: “Not be confused with Kanburi ‘Undertaker'” Mid Jun 43 [The Kanburi Undertaker will be the one at Nong Pladuk] but the guard called ‘the Undertaker’ at Kanchanaburi and at Nong Pladuk is identified in one of those records as “Kaneshira” and the other as “Kaneshiro”. The beatings of the specific PW mentioned is also a strong link. A ‘Toshi Kaneshiro’ described as a “Mil. Civ.” (usu. meaning Korean) was held at Bangkwang at the end of the war and I have assumed Toshi is a shortened form of Takeshi. Readers can make of that what they will. The other references to this individual are: No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.51 Serial No.Loose & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.174 Serial No.156 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.264 Serial No.1093 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.61 Serial No.574 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.170 Serial No.129 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.89 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.211 Serial No.1192 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.78 Serial No.3 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.87 Serial No.83 & Bangkwang List p.33 Serial No. & Bangkwang List p.33 Serial No.204. | 93 | Rintin; Kuie; Brangkassi; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Tamarkan; Chungkai; Tamuang; Petchaburi; Kanchanaburi; Kaorin; Kuishi; Nong Pladuk |
| Kaneta | Keichin | Gunsoku | 205 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Anganau, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Anganau; Tamarkan; Nakom Patong | |
| Kaneyama | ?Yoshio | Korean | Billy Bunter | 1224 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 215 | The original location is given as 191 Kilo but it’s so close to what I have I have listed it here as 192 Kilo. The date is July 43. “Has round podgy face with galasses [sic].” | There were four Kaneyamas on the RW. The reality is that this could refer to any of them. HWR, there is a ‘Billy Bunter’ mentioned in AWM54 1010/2/34, Serial No.1200, p.212. He was reported at Rintin and the original notes say: May to Nov 43. The location is hard to read but it seems to say “Kin Thin, Siam”. The first letter is the problem but that is what is looks like. Maybe it means Rin Tin. The nickname is spelt “Billey Bunter” in the original. There is no hard evidence of a connection, but given the locations he was at, one is tempted to say these recollections most probably relate to Yoshio Kaneyama. | 58 | Rintin; 192 Kilo; Kuishi |
| Kaneyama | Munei | Guard | 206 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Burma Nov 42 but definitely on RW by Oct 44. Also at Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | There is another reference to this guard at AWM54 1010/2/43, Serial No.565, p.31. That record states: Korean name: Kim Man Yong. “Siam POW Camp 2 Br. Siam”. A suspect in Changi wanted by 10 Team. | 88 | Tamuang; Chungkai | |
| Kaneyama | Ryoshyo | Camp staff | 208 | Bangkwang List | 34 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 42. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Wanyai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Wanyai | |
| Kaneyama | Yoshio | Guard | Blood Pressure | 473 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 36 | “Took delight in brutal treatment of PW”. | There was a Yoshikichi Kanayama at Bandoeng, Java, who was called ‘Blood’ so I think there is a plausible link with the ‘Blood Pressure’ associated with this (probably) mis-heard family name. I am also going to link him with the Yoshio Kaneyama who was held in Bangkwang. None of that is solid evidence. It is just probability. | 88 | 105 Kilo; 75 Kilo |
| Kaneyama | Yoshio | Guard | Pock, Pock Face or Scarface or Blood Pressure | 309 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 34 | There are seven official references to this individual. Five of these references state: Arrived 18 Kilo from Java Jan 43. Also at 80, 100 Kilo camps. Described as “Guard at Nakom Pathom Hospital”. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & 14 Kilo Camp Burma & The note refers to record 148 but there is an entry at 309 as well for this guy who is referred to there at “Pock Face”. BUT the next entry is for a DIFFERENT ‘Scarface’ so I take that as STRONG EVIDENCE that there were two blokes with this same nickname. & At 80 and 100 KILO Camps in Burma between April and November 1943 inhumanely treated PW employed on the construction of the Burma-Siam Railway & Korean name: Kim Yong Paw. Siam POW Camp. N. Patom Hosp. Convicted to 10 years prison. | The other six references to this individual are: No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.30 Serial No.1535 & Bangkwang List p.34 Serial No.209 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.77 Serial No.1187 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.36 Serial No.331 &Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.33 Serial No.593. There are also references to a guard known as ‘Blood’ in Java and one on the RW known as ‘Blood Pressure’ which are almost certainly describing this same guard. [See the separate listing.] Kaneyama was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 10 years. | 88 | 14, 18, 80 & 100 Kilo camps; Nakom Patong |
| Kaneyama | Zenichi | L/Cpl | 567 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 31 | 9 Rly Regt. A suspected in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kanimitsu | Bunji | Korean | Charcoal Charlie, Charcoal Joe or Mountain Lion | 1378 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 14 | The four references which give useful information state: Illtreatment of PW Second entry mentions under the nickname “OR Mountain Lion” [See Kanimitsu Bunji] & Responsible for lack of food and clothing and unauthorised work. [See Kanimitsu Bunji] & Other entry talks about ill-treatment of PW. [See Kanimitsu Bunji] & The date is 1943. The note says, “Torture of Pte Hilton. Tarso, Siam”. | There is a lot of vague and conflicting information which could relate to this individual. If all records are included, there are 20 references to him. However, a more critical list would be pared down to eleven. He is listed as Kinitsu and Kanimitsu in roughly equal parts and twice as Binji and seven times as Bunji but the nicknames ‘Mountain Lion’ and ‘Charcoal Charlie’ are applied interchangeably to both names. There is very little location information given but AWM54 1010/2/34 places ‘the Mountain Lion’ at Tarsau in 1943 and links him to the “Torture of Pte [E.] Hilton” who was from the 1/5 Sherwood Foresters; one rec says he was shot; one bayonetted. One says Sep 43; another say Dec 43. His rank is given as Korean in only one record: AWM54 1010/2/34, p.62. The other ten references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.100 Serial No.1453 [which has a listing under ‘Charcoal Charlie’ and one under ‘Mountain Lion’ & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.14 Serial No.1378 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.8 Serial No.32 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.21 Serial No.166 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.93 Serial No.1378 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.22 Serial No.1453 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.8 Serial No.33 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.8 Serial No.33 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.21 Serial No.166 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.592. It is surprising that, despite so many references, this guard was neither at Bangkwang or on any of the prosecution lists I have seen. I am also going out on a limb and connecting this record with that of a “Mil. Civ.” (which was usually code for a Korean) held in Bangkwang after the Japanese surrender. The family name is given there is ‘Kinhitsu’ but the given name is very unusual and that is the same. My defence is, this is not a court of law; it is a list based on probability and reason. | 78 | Tarsau |
| Kanimitsu? | Engineer Sgt | Molly | 565 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 60 | Beatings etc at Hintok [There is a desc. Of him & others on p.43 of Hackney affidavit] | I have linked this record tenuously to Kanimitsu because of comments made in ‘Weary’s’ ‘War Diaries’ about the beating of Sgt Mick Hallam and the involvement of ‘Mollie the Monk’. Whether Molly was Kanimtsu or another individual is open to question. | 25 | Thailand; Hintok | |
| Kanimitsu? | Japanese (Engr) | The Black Crow | 1084 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 263 | The six references to this individual in official lists state: Beatings etc at Hintok [There is a desc. Of him & others on p.43 of Hackney affidavit] & Date: Aug 43. “Aged about 25 years fat.” [The original record says ‘247 Kilo’ but I am going with what I have.] There are two records for this individual with two nicknames; the other one is ‘The Chain Breaker’.] & Beatings etc at Hintok [There is one other entry for the Crow also at Hintok but no name is given.] & Desc. Of the beating of NX68905 S/Sgt W.J. Booth aged 52 by this Nipponese engineer. Booth was “savagely set upon by N engineer, punched, kicked and struck on the head with a stick. Next day he was “punched in the face and head, thrown repeatedly to the ground, struck on the head and body with a stick and kicked in the jaw by a soldier known to the AAF, as ‘the Crow’. This was at Hintok Mountain also known as Hintok Road. & Bashing and murder of 2 PWs at Hintok, 22 June 1943. [The Crow was an Engineer at Hintok.] & Beatings of 2 PW June 42 to 43. | There are nine references to either ‘the Crow’ or ‘the Black Crow’. No family names are given in any of them so I cannot see why I had made a connection to Kanimitsu but even when I did I thought it was a tenuous link. ‘The Black Crow’ is described variously as a ‘Japanese officer’, a ‘guard’, an engineer. ‘The Crow’ is described as an engineer and an engineer sgt. ‘The Crow’ was at Hintok and ‘the Black Crow’ was at Kinsayok and 248 Kilo. It is possible they were different people but I am linking the two together. Three of the references are from books: E.R. Hall, p.129; Henning’s ‘Doomed Battalion’, p.205; ‘Weary’s’ ‘War Diaries’, p.259. These book references state: The ‘Black Prince’ and the ‘Black Crow’ are referred to specifically as Japanese officers as distinct from a number of cruel Korean guards. & He was a particularly vicious guard under the command of Lt Tanaka. & Desc. Of the beating of NX68905 S/Sgt W.J. Booth aged 52 by this Nipponese engineer. Booth was “savagely set upon by N engineer, punched, kicked and struck on the head with a stick. Next day he was “punched in the face and head, thrown repeatedly to the ground, struck on the head and body with a stick and kicked in the jaw by a soldier known to the AAF, as ‘the Crow’. This was at Hintok Mountain also known as Hintok Road. Four of the other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.60 Serial No.565 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.51 Serial No.846 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.12 Serial No.123 | 25 | Hintok; Kinsayok; 248 Kilo | |
| Kanimoto | Korean Guard | Mad Charlie | 379 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 28 | Two of the three RW references to this individual have useful information and the original notes state: 27 Mar to 28 Apr 43. Kanburi Base Hospital. & Feb to Dec 43. 5’4″ tall, well built, walks very stiffly. | There are four references to this individual if one describing him being on the “Lashin Maru” is included. Allegedly this ship sailed to Japan in June 45. However, I can see no listing on the West Point hell-ships site of any ship sailing to Japan in June 45. Also, my working hypothesis at this time is that the Lashin Maru was in fact the Rashin Maru. [There are links to personnel which support this.] That ship reference is at AWM54 1010/6/26, Serial No.378, but he is listed only by the surname there although the record is followed immediately by one for Kanimoto being at 105 Kilo. The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.228 Serial No.1371 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.253 Serial No.1009. | 78 | Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk; 105 Kilo | |
| Kannesio | Korean Guard | 675 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 18 | Aug 45. Petchaburi | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Petchaburi | ||
| Kanno | Kakichi | L/Cpl | 595 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 33 | Burma Kpt No 2 No 4 Det. Was held in Rangoon. Record was changed prob from ‘S’ for suspect to ‘C’ for convicted but it’s unclear. What can be seen is ‘Wanted by 3 Team’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kanno | Shishin | Korean | 6 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | Was in charge of garden at Chunkai then moved to Saigon. No dates. | There is another reference to ‘Kano’ who was “in stores” in Saigon so I suspect this was the same individual but that is thin evidence. | 33 | Saigon; Chunkai | |
| Kanno | Teiji | Cpl | 596 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 33 | 9 Rly Regt. A suspected in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kanno | Yasutaka | Lt | 597 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 33 | 55 Div 55 Eng Reg. In jail in Rangoon. Sentenced to death on 21/3 [presumably 1946] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Karishma | Korean/Engineer | Baby Face or the Face | 163 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 175 | These references state: Saigon camp near docks. & Saigon, F.I.C. This guy was listed as “Krisma” on record 872 of this list. The note here says, “Has definite ‘Charlie Chaplin’ walk. Described as the worst man in Saigon.” & Bungham, Railway Camp, Siam. & Date: Sep 43. & Beatings of PW Thailand & Saigon, F.I.C. This guy was listed as “Krisma” on record 872 of this list. The note here says, “Has definite ‘Charlie Chaplin’ walk. Described as the worst man in Saigon.” [The Face is listed as another nickname for ‘Baby Face’] & Brutality at Saigon. | Baby Face’ or ‘the Face’ is mentioned in seven records, three of which relate to the RW while the other four are from Saigon. He is described as a Korean in two records and an engineer in two others. His family name is mentioned in only two records, once as Karishma and once as Krisma. The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.9 Serial No.930 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.68 Serial No.1494 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.175 Serial No.163 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.7 Serial No.43 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.9 Serial No.930 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.580. | 75 | Saigon; “Bungham Camp”; 248 Kilo; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Karoda | Doctor | 1187 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 77 | 30 Kilo Camp Burma | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; 30 Kilo; 30 Kilo | ||
| Karube | Hideo | Sgt-Maj | 212 | Bangkwang List | 34 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Wanyai, Kanburi, Banpong, Kaorin, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; [See locations under ‘Comments’ on left] | |
| Katakura | Kaikichi | 2nd Lt | 215 | Bangkwang List | 35 | Arrived Petchaburi Sept 44. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Petchaburi; Nakom Pathong | |
| Katani | Lt | 915 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 56 | Forced labour and beatings on the Railway. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Kataoka | Eizaburo | Pte | 216 | Bangkwang List | 35 | Arrived Chumphon from Kuala Lumpur Apr 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chumphon | |
| Katayama | Fumio | Col. | 219 | Bangkwang List | 35 | Arrived Banpong Jan 44. Also at Wampo, Wanyai. Final location shown: Thanbyuzayat. | There was a Fumihiko Katayama who was tried for the murder (May 45) of a native on New Britain. He is described as a “Civ. Off.” but that is an unreliable means of identifying individuals. Fumihiko spent five years on Manus Island and, spoke to the Diet in 1952 making some very extreme and dire allegations about conditions on Manus, inc. deaths from work accidents and ill-treatment. This could be the same individual but I would wonder why he was in Bangkok in August if he had been on New Britain in May: possible but unlikely. [So further investigation is needed and if I can remember, I will come back to that.] | 11 | Banpong; Wampo; Wanyai; Thanbyuzayat | |
| Katayama | Naozu | Civ. | 611 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 33 | 10 Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect in Changi wanted by 11 Team | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Kato | Otokichi | Sgt | 220 | Bangkwang List | 35 | Arrived RW with 11 Rly Regt June 44. Also at Kuie, Chumphon (where he was engaged on bridge building). Final location shown: Surastra Dhani. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuie; Surastra Dhani; Chumphon | |
| Katsayme | NCO & Camp 2IC | The Snipe or Pinhead | 1035 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 64 | My notes from three of the references to this individual state: Bashings of PW 75 to 105 Kilo Camp. & Beating and sending sick PW to work. [Was on Burma end of Railway] & 1943/45. | There are five references to this individual with one being in Saigon and one from Rivett’s ‘Behind Bamboo’, p.294. Rivett describes him as a “shrewd, scheming little N.C.O. who acted as commandant when Hochi [Lt Aiki Hoshi] went down to Moulmein. He was a master of petty persecution, and delighted to keep the weary and emaciated prisoners standing for long hours on the parade ground while tankos [sic] were conducted. Every humiliation that a clever mind could conceive for prisoners was practised by this specimen.” There are three spellings of his surname: this version, Katsumi and Katsaymi. Any one could be right and this spelling doesn’t quite gel with me but I have included it for consistency in my own records. He is described as a Korean in one record but, if that is true, I would doubt he would be either an NCO or Camp 2IC. The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.56 Serial No.918 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.64 Serial No.1035 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.31 Serial No.397 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.205 Serial No.1146. | 55 | Burma; 75 Kilo; 105 Kilo; Ubon; Saigon | |
| Kawabata | Nobuyuki | Sgt-Maj | 221 | Bangkwang List | 33 | Arrived Banpong Dec 42. Also at Kinsayok, Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kinsayok; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Kawai | Yoshio | Lt | 208 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 129 | This individual was linked with Lt Ikeda of the Rail Laying Unit July Aug 1943 and the note says he was “Cmdg. POW with unit”. | There are two references to this individual. The second is on p.36, Serial No.227 of the Bangkwang list where he is shown as a captain. The Bangkwang list says he arrived at Wampo from Java in April 43. His given name is shown on the Bangkwang list. | 77 | Wampo; Wanyai; 131 Kilo; Tampii; Kinsayok; Brangkassi; Tamarkan; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Ubon; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Kawakami | Masatoshi | Capt (QM) | 228 | Bangkwang List | 38 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Sept 42. Also at Medari, Anganau, Tamarkan, Nong Pladuk, Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Medari; Anganau; Tamarkan; Nong Pladuk; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Nayak | |
| Kawamoto | Kazuo | WO | 229 | Bangkwang List | 38 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Chungkai, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Tamakan | |
| Kawamoto | Kosei | Guard | 230 | Bangkwang List | 38 | Arrived Kinsayok Oct 42. Also at Tonchan, Tarsau, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau; Tonchan | |
| Kawano | Guard | 404 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 31 | Beatings etc Lt Farrelly B/S Railway Aug 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Kawato | Toshiharu | Gunsoku | 232 | Bangkwang List | 38 | Arrived Hindato Jan 43. His Korean name is given as Pak Chong Mun. Also at Nong Pladuk, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Kawayama | Chinsei | Mil. Civ. | 233 | Bangkwang List | 38 | Arrived Hindato March 43. His non-Japanese name is given as Cho Chin Su so I wonder if “Chinsei” is a typo for “Chinese”. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk | |
| Kayama | Keigen | Gunsoku | 234 | Bangkwang List | 39 | Arrived Banpong Dec 42. Also at Thanbyuzayat, Aperon, 95 and 100 Kilo camps. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Thanbyuzayat; Aperon; 95 and 100 Kilo camps; Nakom Pathong | |
| Kiahara | Korean QM | 24 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 81 | First week of Sep 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 171 Kilo; Kinsayok | ||
| Kichitaro | Lt (Camp Comdt) | 1348 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 206 | Apr 43 to May 43. “Camp 70” on RW. This guy “Last seen in Ubon”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ubon | ||
| Kihara | Mitsubu | Civ. | 668 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 36 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit. A suspect held at Changi. Wanted by 11 Team. | Is it possible that Kiahara and Kihara could be the same individual? | N | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit | |
| Kimura | Matsugi | 801 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 58 | Hintok Camp | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hintok | ||
| Kimura | Takeo | Sgt | Billy the Kid or Billy the Pig or Bill the Bastard | 240 | Bangkwang List | 40 | The five RW-related references to this individual state: Arrived Kanchanaburi June 45. Final location shown: Nike. & At NIKI and SONGKRAI in Siam between about July and August 1945 inhumanely treated PW & There is a detailed description of an officer with this nickname. He was a “nasty little creep” who had killed one of their men on New Year’s Eve 1944. The officer shot and killed a PW who was outside the camp wire. If the August 22 44 date above for an incident in Japan is correct, there were two guards with this nickname. & Beatings of 8 PWs resulting in death 22 June 43. & 160 Inf Bn Siam. Convicted. Held at Changi. “S.D. on 18/11/46 (Aust)” & | There are 14 references to this individual who ended up being hanged. Only five of those references relate to the Railway. He was unusual in that he went from Japan where he had served in camps to the RW in 1945. In Japan he was in Hiroshima 2B Motoyama but also Orio, Fukuoka and Taisho in Osaka. On 22 June 1943 he was involved with the beating of 8 PW resulting in death. He was also involved with beatings at Taisho on 2 Aug 44. His rank is given as Sgt in most records but as Sgt-Maj. in the photo taken during his imprisonment prior to execution. The other four RW-related references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List & I.D. Peek p.427 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.20 Serial No.163 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.37 Serial No.681. A photograph of him is also available at NAA Series B4165, Photo No.49. | 95 | Kanchanaburi; Songkurai; Niki; Tamuang |
| Kimura | Takeo | Korean (Admin) | Billy The Pig | 1314 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 200 | There are two references to individuals with the nickname ‘The Pig’ or ‘Billy the Pig’ and the original notes state: Jul 43. “Jungle Camp Konu 2, Siam”. I linked the two references because ‘the Pig’ was at Konyu and ‘Billy the Pig’ was at Hintok which is a reasonable connection. The other reference connects ‘Billy the Pig’ to the death of PW by beating at Hintok Camp. ‘Weary’ Dunlop also mentions ‘Billie the Pig’ in describing this beating of Sgt Mick Hallam, see p.251, ‘War Diaries’. ‘Mollie the Monk’ was another one. ‘Weary’ is the one who describes ‘Billie the Pig’ as an Engineer Sgt. | There is a photo of Sgt Takeo Kimura at the NAA. He was sentenced to death by hanging 18/11/46. He is linked there definitely to the nicknames ‘Billy the Pig’ and ‘Billy the Bastard’. | 22 | Hintok; Konyu |
| Kinimota | 432 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 33 | Flogging of Capt West on 15/2/43. | There is not much to go on with this reference and the phonetic version of this family name gives rise to many possibilities. | N | Capt West; Burma; Thetkaw | |||
| Kirahara | Interpreter | 1144 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 205 | Jun 43. Aungganaung (100km), Burma. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Anganan; 100 Kilo | ||
| Kitabata | Shin’ichi | Pte (L/Cpl & Cpl) | The Screamer or Bella Mon or Bella Non | 168 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 21 | A summary of my notes on the multiple references to this individual is: Illtreatment and beatings. His unit is listed at “Wan Yai”& There are a couple of nicknames given here, hence multiple entries. & The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam”. There is no other information but this record is grouped with guards known as ‘Rubber Neck’ and ‘Misery’. I believe this is a faulty recollection and the guard in question was probably ‘The Screamer’, i.e. Cpl Shin’ichi Kitabata. & [The original entry lists the surname as “Ketabata”.] & Complicity in torture of Pte Durkin, Aug 45. & This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] & 21 Sp Rly Unit Siam. Suspect held at Changi. Wanted by Aust Team. & AWM54 1010/6/13 – [War Crimes and Trials – Summary of Proceedings:] Trial Military Court at Hong Kong – Accused Kitabata Shinichi and Ishida Yoshio – correspondence and affidavits 1948. Go to: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2597529 & Ill-treatment of PW at WAN YAI, SIAM between 1/07/1943 and 24/12/1944 Ill-treatment of PW at TAKELIN, SIAM between 20/12/1944 and 19/08/1945 Unauthorised employment of PW at TAKELIN, SIAM between 20/12/1944 and 19/08/1945 (4) Ill-treatment of PW at SONGKRAI, SIAM between 1/06/1945 and 15/08/1945 & & Railway & Illtreatment and beatings. The Bangkwang list gives his RW camps as: Arrived Banpong Sept 42. His unit is give as No.4 Sp. Transport Unit HQ. From Dec 42 to Apr 44 he was I/C of moving PW from Banpong to Konkoita. Also at Tamuang, Thanbyuzayat. Final location shown: Takalin. | There are 12 references to this individual and all relate to the RW. His most serious offence seems to have been the torture and murder of VX19728 Private John Edward DURKIN who was killed after allegedly trying to escape from a Songkurai camp in Thailand in July 1945. Dr Narrelle Morris’s list gives his sentence at Hong Kong. The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.20 Serial No.161 & Bangkwang List p.40 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.212 Serial No.1199 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.148 Serial No.342 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.37 Serial No.696 &AWM54 1010/6/13 p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.7 Serial No.23 & No.5 AMF Lists 1-11 p.315 Serial No.1232 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.21 Serial No.168. | 44 | Banpong; Tamuang; Thanbyuzayat; Takalin; Songkrai; Wang Yai |
| Kiyohara | Masachige | Korean Guard | 2 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | Worked in the tailor shop in Kinsayok in Oct 43 and was in Tamuan in 1944. Committed crimes at Chunkai then was transferred to Saigon. | There are two references to this individual in this same document. The other is on p.38, No.711. That second reference states that Kiyohara was held in Outram Rd jail where he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years. | 88 | Chunkai; Saigon; Kinsayok; Tamuan | |
| Kiyomoto | Seitaku | Gunsoku | 247 | Bangkwang List | 41 | Arrived Rintin Jan 43. Also at Kuie, Nong Pladuk, Mesali, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Kaorin. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Rintin; Kuie; Nong Pladuk; Mesali; Tamarkan; Kaorin | |
| Kobayashi | Buichi | Sgt | 713 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | Burma Kpt No 2 No 4 Det. Was held in Rangoon. ‘Wanted by 17 Team’. | There are two consecutive references to this individual on the same page of this document: Serial Nos.713 & 714. The second ref. states: “9 Rly Regt. A suspected in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team.” | 88 | Burma | |
| Kobayashi | Fujie | W.O.? | 715 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | Burma Kpt No 2 No 4 Det. Was held in Rangoon. ‘Wanted by 17 Team’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kobayashi | Genichi | Civ. | 716 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit. A suspect held at Changi. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kobayashi | Hisao | Cpl | 248 | Bangkwang List | 41 | Arrived Wanyai Jan 44. Also at Wampo. Final location shown: Thanbyuzayat. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Wampo; Thanbyuzayat | |
| Kobayashi | Kazuo | Med Sgt | 249 | Bangkwang List | 41 | Arrived RW prob May 43. Also at Nike, Megali, Kanburi, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nike; Megali; Kanburi; Tamarkan; Nakom Patong | |
| Kobayashi | Rinzo | S.M. | 718 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | Burma Kpt GHQ. Suspect held in Bangkok. Wanted by 17 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kobayashi | Shigeru | L/Cpl | 719 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | 9 Rly Regt. A suspected in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Kobayashi | Shoshiro | Korean Guard | 720 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 38 | No unit shown. But sentenced to 8 year “S.I.” and was jailed in Outram Rd. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | No location shown | |
| Kobayashi | Yoriyuki | Kempeitai Capt | 252 | Bangkwang List | 41 | Bangkok from Saigon Sept 42 and was provost there till surrender. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Kobayashi | Blacksmith | Mad Harry | 409 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 111 | Six of these references state: Blacksmith of Sakimoto Butai. An alternative spelling of the surname is given as Kanash or Kahash. & Hitting PWs over head with metal bars at Hintok. [I think this individual may have been a blacksmith who was also called ‘Mad Harry’] & May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. [I am linking this record with Kobyashi’s on not a LOT of evidence but this is the ONLY reference I have seen to someone being a blacksmith and the individual was certainly active in the Railway and in Thailand. & Blacksmith of Sakimoto Butai. An alternative spelling of the surname is given as Kanash or Kahash. & [This list has just jumped from No.4 to No.1502!!] & Feb 43. | There are six references to a blacksmith known as ‘Mad Harry’ or ‘Mad Harvey’ or in some instances his nickname is ‘Blacksmith’. There are nine Kobayashis connected with the RW and only a few could reasonably be ruled out so there can be no definitive conclusions. The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.57 Serial No.931 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.12 Serial No.952 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.111 Serial No.409 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.79 Serial No.1502 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.318. | 88 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Kobayashi | Guard | 449 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 34 | Brutality Apr 44 to Mar 45. | There were nine Kobayashis on the RW so it is hard to be definitive here: a sgt, a l/cpl and a “civi”. | N | Kaorin | ||
| Kobayashi | Lt | 877 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 4 | There are two possible surnames listed here: I have put one in the “Likely” column and the other in “Original”. The location of his crimes is given as “Wampo-Tavoy Road, Siam.” | It is possible this is an early reference to Capt. Yoriyuki Kobayashi. See above. | 22 | Thailand; Wampo; Tavoy | ||
| Koda | Yasuo | Med Sgt-Maj | 254 | Bangkwang List | 42 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat from Soerabaya, Java jan 43. Also at Aperon, Nakom Patong and a couple of other places which are prob. mis-spelt or corrupted. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Java; Thanbyuzayat; Aperon; Nakom Patong; Petchaburi | |
| Koda | Zoroku | Lt-Col | 726 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 39 | There are two references to this individual from the same document. The notes for this entry say, “45 Indep. Garrison K.L. Was a suspect in Pudu wanted by 5 W.C.I.T.”. The other entry is on p.105, Serial No.542 and it states: “i/c Pudu Gaol. “(a) Jan-Aug (?) 42 (a) Responsible for conditions causing 135 deaths out of 1,100 PWs. (b) 13 Aug 43 (b) Execution of 5 British and 1 Dutch Offr and 1 Austr. And 1 Dutch OR.” Then it is added: “This Lt Col was himself a prisoner in Outram Rd Gaol, Singapore, on conviction by the Japanese of stealing rations and may have been released only at Japanese capitulation.” All this info V interesting but the date given for the executions MUST be of the eight escapees from Pudu but only seven were actually executed and while the escape was August (13th/14th) the executions occurred on Sept 16 1942 NOT 43. [The commandant of Pudu was actually Captain Mujazaki Ryohei and this Lt-Col Koda – assuming this refers to Koda – was the head of the Kempeitai in KL. See notes from ‘The Grim Glory’.]’ | This officer was executed for his role on the Sumatran death railway at Pekanbaru. Despite what the notes on the left say, he was more probably head of the Kuala Lumpur Kempeitai and Capt. Ryohei Miyazaki was the officer “i/c Pudu”. This reference is extremely important to the Reg Newton story because of the connection to Pudu and this role of this officer and Miyazaki in the execution of the eight escapees from that place. | 88 | Kuala Lumpur; Pudu | |
| Kodera | Keizo | Korean Guard or Cpl | Four Eyes | 173 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 21 | There are nine references to this individual, all related to the RW, but not all are entirely convincing. According to information on a display at the TBRC, Kanchanaburi, this individual was acquitted at trial but there is no other information. This guard’s formal name proved a real problem and only three records gave versions of his family name which were close to the original. He was identified as Kanamoto, Kagi-Do and in one doubtful reference as Junie or Juji. In three other records no formal name is given. Eight of these references state: May 45. Apalon Burma. & 105 Kilo Camp. Two offences listed as 20 Jan 44 and Apr 44. & July-Aug 45. Notes say there was a camp at 299 Kilo. Also mentions “Kami Songrai”. See my best guess at this on the right. Yes, that is confirmed by next record in this list. & End Jul 45. Notes say “Nr. Niki Niki”. & Is one of a line-up of guards in a photograph taken at the end of the war. It is on the same page as a photo of Cpl Okaka aka ‘Dr Death’ and another line-up which looks like it is photographed in the exact same spot which was at Neike in Oct 45 by a CWGC survey team. I found the other one online but cannot track this one down. [I am adding this link b/c one of a number of guards known as “Four Eyes” was later imprisoned at Bangkwang Gaol and it makes sense this would be the one.] This ‘Four Eyes’ was in the area of Neike in Aug 45. & Junie or Juji. 1 Aug 45. The notes say, “Wears glasses”. [You don’t say!] He is identified here as an “Officer” and that is clearly inconsistent with Keizo Kodera. There are other references to individuals with this nickname but they are not officers. I have put the surname of the other individual who was in the same area of the Railway but without great conviction. I think the most likely outcome is that the witness confused this man with another guard.] & Arrived Nong Pladuk June 45. Final location shown: Songkurai. & [This entry is VERY confusing. There are 3 or 4 men listed but it is hard to know what is intended. There is a reference to a Lieut i/c but I don’t think this is ‘Four Eyes’. If so, his rank is not stated. HWR, the others mentioned are ‘Ghoul’ and ‘Horse Face’ so there might be parallels there. They were members of a party known as ‘Crasy Gang’ – Crazy Gang?] 2 July 45. The notes say “Nr Son Kray 298 Kilo) Siam”. I’d say that’s probably Songkurai which was at 287km. | The other eight references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.12 Serial No.947 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.20 Serial No.700 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.82 Serial No.29 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.253 Serial No.1017 & TGG 2006 p.547 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.111 Serial No.402 & Bangkwang List p.44 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.70 Serial No.644. | 70 | Krian Krai; Songkurai; Aperon; 105 Kilo; 299 Kilo; Niki; Nong Pladuk |
| Kohara | Cpl | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 228 | Jan to Feb 45 on the Wamp-Tavoy Road. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tavoy; Wampo | |||
| Koijiro | Lt | Diamond | 847 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 51 | There are two references to this individual. The other gives very little information other than the family name and nickname and that he was one the RW. This ref states, “Beating of English PWs in Siam. ” | The other reference is No.9 AMF Lists 2-6, p.102, Serial No.1155. | 55 | Railway | |
| Kokubo | Magataro | Lt (Camp Cmdt) | 259 | Bangkwang List | 42 | Six of these references state: Arrived Bangkok Aug 42 then went to some places the names of which are questioned before Arhill in Mar 43. Also at Krian Kria, Chungkai. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & Also desc. as ‘Cdr’. HWR info elsewhere says he was a Lt or poss. Capt. & i/c Camp [at Chungkai]. Oct-Nov 43. [I included this record b/c I reckon it is so close to a guard RR accused and I think his name was Kokoda. But I cannot find reference to it.] & Chungkai, Siam. The notes say “This man appears in previous lists. Height about 5’8″. Aged 40-45 yrs. Stocky build, pig like eyes, heavy black moustoche [sic], seldom sober.” Other spellings of surnames are offered: Kokabu or Kokubu. He was Camp CO from Nov 43 to end 44. & Jan to Sep 44. & Camp Comdt (No,.5 Group). | There are ten references to this individual; six of those relate to the RW. The information on his sentence comes from the NAA Series B4165 photos of war criminals who received the death penalty. One of the RW refs is from Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’, p.343. The other four references are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.85 Serial No.60 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.61 Serial No.570 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.253 Serial No.1015 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.163 Serial No.89. I have since found two other references: one is from ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s ‘War Diary’, p.343 where his name is written ‘Kukabu’ and the other is AWM 54 1010/6/26 p.36 where his name is written ‘Kukuboo’. | 88 | Bangkok; Arhill; Krian Kria; Chungkai; Nakom Nayak; Takilin | |
| Komai | Mitsuo | Lt or Capt | 20 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 183 | Sep 43. Under rank it notes: “Camp CO Kanburi Aerodrome PW Camp.” and he was involved with “Torture and Murder of PW”. The second ref states: Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Was on staff of Col. Sugasawa. | There are only two references to this officer on the RW but that was enough to give him a death sentence. He was notoriously involved in the bashings and murders of Lts Armitage and Hawley. This related to what was called the ‘Kanchanaburi Radio Affair’, after which Eric Lomax was sent to Outram Rd Gaol. It occurred in Sept 43 and involved Maj. Chita. The other RW reference is in this same document, p.164, Serial No.20. | 95 | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Kanchanaburi | |
| Komasawa | Sadayasu | Col | 179 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 22 | “Implicated in beating of Pte Barrie. Torture of PW over escape of Pte Durkin.” Was “Camp Comdt Sunkrai” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Durkin; Barrie; Thailand; Songkurai; Songkurai | |
| Komata | Yokinobu | Engineer Cpl | 261 | Bangkwang List | 44 | Arrived Nike from Soerabaya Sept 43. Also at Onti. Final location shown: Ratburi. | There are two refs to this Cpl; the other is AWM54 1010/2/28, p.23. It states: “Allowed bashings of PW at Rajburi 1945”. There is also a reference to a “Cpl Kumada” in Cameron Forbes’ ‘Hellfire’ p.278; this is in ref to Lt-Coates who considered him a good guard. | Rajburi; Onti; Niki | ||
| Konoye | Korean Guard | Lofty? | 230 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 132 | There are five RW refs that probably relate to this individual but one is highly dubious (a case of guesswork on my part). There is only one ref to this nickname and the family name associated with it looked like “Yoysta”. There are four references to this individual with useful information and the original notes state: June to Aug 45 [There is not a lot to go on here but the closest name to this broad guess at in the original is perhaps Konoye who was also at Gai Zai Yok. I have used a few filters and had a good look but cannot see anything any closer than that very long shot.] & May-Nov 43 & The dates are May to Nov 1942 and there is a long list of campls along the Railway which I will list on the right. & Beating and torture of Pte Hipperson (6 Norfolk Regt), Lampang or Lampoeng, Thailand. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.313 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.82 Serial No.26 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. Serial No.212 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.4 Serial No.876. Other variations of the family name are ‘Konno’ and ‘Koneko’. | 66 | Wampo; Wun Lung; Wun Yeng: Cronthon; Wun Yeng; Tarri Nun; Tan Pii; Gai Zai Yok; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Kosakata | Lt (Camp Cmdt) | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 135 | He was desc. as “a stupid man” by Philip Toosey but, although unhelpful, he was not dangerous. This was in late 42, from about October to end of December 42 when he was replaced. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamakan | ||
| Kubota | Kazuichi | Med Pte 1st Class | 268 | Bangkwang List | 45 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Nov 44. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Saraburi | |
| Kubota | Koyata | Cpl | 269 | Bangkwang List | 45 | Arrived Banpong Dec 43. Also at Chumporn. Final location shown: “Prachuab”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Chumphon | |
| Kubota | Subora | 2nd Lt | 270 | Bangkwang List | 45 | Arrived Tamuang May 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan | |
| Kudo | Hikosaku | Maj. | 272 | Bangkwang List | 45 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Kinsayok Jan 43. Also at Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Aug 44 to Feb 45 & CO of Kudo Butai Medical Unit Aug 44 to Apr 45. & Sentenced to death by hanging 18/10/46. | In one of the four refs to this individual he is described as a “Medical Major”. One of these refs is the NAA Series B4165; he is Photo No.31. The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.81 Serial No.25 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.61 Serial No.575. | 95 | Kinsayok; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Dai Ni; Bangkok | |
| Kukuda | Sgt | Bimbo | 1434 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 98 | Severe beating of Pte Anson. “TAISHO Camp”. [Is this Tarsau? NO! Taisho is in Japan] | Sgt ‘Bimbo’ appears to have gone to Japan where he severely bashed a Pte Anson at Taisho, Osaka. His family name is given as ‘Kakatta’ and ‘Kokatta’ and once only as Kukuda. In each his rank is Sgt and in two records he is identified as ‘Bimbo’ but I’m very confident this is the same individual. | 85 | Pte Anson; Japan; Tarsau | |
| Kumoi | Eiji | Korean Guard | Bombay Duck or Donald Duck | 273 | Bangkwang List | 45 | Eight of the references state to this guard state: Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Arrow Hill, Banpong. Final location shown: Tamuang from May 44 on. & Tamuan Camp [See also Bombay Duck as I suspect they are one and the same. Family name either Kumoi or Kumori] & “Height 5’2″. Plump young looking, wears spectacles.” [Just remember I have four specific references linking different surnames to this nickname. Suzuki Sohei was at Blakang Mati and may be a different individual. Remember, Koreans had a Japanese name as well but Kumori Eiji was better known as ‘Bombay Duck’ and that reference may be just a mistake – of which there are plenty in the original testimonies. But compare the physical desc. here with Record 489. It is uncannily similar. Same camp as well but there was originally no name next to that record. Part of the problem I have is that the camps named are far away and there is confusion between ‘Donald’ and ‘Bombay Duck’ BUT Record 489 definitely lists the nickname as ‘Donald Duck’ and the desc. here matches the one there to a tee.] & The date is 1943. The note says, “Torture of Pte Hilton. Tarso, Siam”. & Was held at Outram Rd Jail. Convicted and sentenced to 18 yrs S.I. [I am inclined to think now that the family name sd be Kumoi.] & Dec 43. “Tardan (possibly Tah Naham?), Siam”. “Height 5’3″ or 5’4″ Round face, wears horn-rimmed glasses.” & Definitely the nickname of a guard on the Railway who is photographed from rear looking on at an operation (I think) on haemorrhoids. [Family name either Kumoi or Kumori] & “Beating and exposure of PW. Killing of British & Indian PWs at Tanuan Camp Thailand.” | There are ten refs to this guard. When his surname is given it is sometimes written ‘Kumori’ and there is an alternative spelling of his given name. In six of these records he is identified as ‘Bombay Duck’ and in two as ‘Donald Duck’, one of the latter gives his name as Eiji Kumori. HWR, there was a Donald Duck in Japan, one in Indo-China and a lieutenant who was cmdt at the 84 Kilo camp [the last two refs prob. relate to one person]. But it is poss. ‘Donald Duck’ was a misremembered nickname or a corruption of ‘Bombay Duck’. The sentence he received is given by TGG p.535 but the only confirmation I have of that is information at the TBRC. TGG also identifies him as a member of a postwar ID line-up at Niki (p.545) but the identifications there are unreliable. The other references to this individual are: No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.60 Serial No.824 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.145 Serial No.325 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.592 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.42 Serial No.800 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.123 Serial No.489 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.50 Serial No.723 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.32 Serial No.618. | 95 | Wanyai; Arrow Hill; Banpong; Tamuang; Tarsau; Niki; “Taden” |
| Kung-Ga | Sohei | Jap Engineer | Kanga or Musso | 1440 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 21 | My original notes from the three official references to this individual state: Bashing PWs & The name is listed like this: “Kanga alias Kung-Ga known as ‘Musso’.” Konu, Siam, “Has remarkable likeness to late Italian Dictator. His activities were May 43. [The other entries for this individual are at Blakang Mati, Singapore, but this individual could have gone there after the Railway was completed or been there before.] & 1/07/1943 [I think now there is a person named ‘Kanga’ or ‘Kung-Ga’ and Musso is probably different from Mussolini.] [Drummond refers to Musso on 10 July 43, see p.239*. At that time he was working on the Konyu cutting and was among ‘the worst element among the Japs’.] | There are four refs to this individual. The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.115 Serial No.416 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.28 Serial No.376. In one record his family name is given as ‘Kung-Ga’ and he is identified as an engineer. In the other his name is ‘Kanga’ and he is a private. Neither name seems to be an accurate representation of any Japanese name but there are no other records in my list for a ‘Kunga’ or a ‘Kanga’. But there is an officer Capt. Sohei Suzuki who was known as ‘Mussolini’ or ‘the Pig’. He was also at Konyu and these are probably misremembered details that refer to him. For no particular reason, I am going to leave this listing separate but want to emphasise that link to Capt. Sohei Suzuki. | 44 | Konyu |
| Kunii | Koichi | Korean | 3 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | Committed crimes on Railway then was transferred to Saigon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 95 Kilo; Saigon | |
| Kunii | Magoshiro | W.O. | 801 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 42 | 9 Rly Regt. A suspect in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 9 Rly Reg | |
| Kunimoto | Masanobo | Korean Guard | 1142 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 205 | Date: 1943. Was at Nong Pladuk 2 Sep 44. Was transferred to Singapore in Feb 45. Kuie, Siam (No.6 Gp). | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Singapore; Nong Pladuk; Kuie | |
| Kurahashi | Tomiji | Lt | 274 | Bangkwang List | 45 | Arrived Kinsayok Jan 43. Also at Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Kurakuni | Korean Guard | 474 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 36 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: “Beating of PW until his back was raw (45 minutes).” & 12 Jun 43. Description: “Age about 35 years (1945). About 5’7″, very thick set wearing a straggling moustache. Very Mephistophalean appearance. Very loud voice very excitable and garrulous. Cruel man – proud of his evil reputation. In Jul 44 known to be in Singapore but had not been seen in neighbourhood of Changi.” & Beating of Englishman until back was raw at “Kanu, Thailand”, i.e., Konyu. & Kanu [Konyu] & Beating of sick PW July 43. | There are five refs to this guard; all specify Konyu as the location. His surname is given as “Kura”, “Kurekuni” and the spelling used here. He is identifed as a Korean guard in four records and as a “Jap Guard” in one. The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.115 Serial No.419 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.57 Serial No.933 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.24 Serial No.1467 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.36 Serial No.475. | 44 | Konyu | ||
| Kurayama | 2nd Lt | 87 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 163 | See Record No.101 from List No.1] The date is June 43. The notes add: “Stated to be responsible for 80% of deaths on rly line”. [If so, surely there must be PLENTY of other references to this individual but I cannot find any at this time.] It is probably a ref to Lt Murayama who was most famously at Tamarkan. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | ? Tamarkan | ||
| Kurikawa | Sgt | 90 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 164 | Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Armitage; Lt Hawley; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Kuroda | Eiichi | Sgt-Maj | 31 | Bangkwang List | 45 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, Wanyai, Takanun, Brangkassi, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. & [The Serial No. here looks like 148 but it really is or should be 1148 based on the preceding ones on the same page.] This entry was originally listed as Sgt Kuroda without the given name then the comment was added “May be Sgt/Maj …Kuroda (already in custody)” so I am running with that. He was responsible for abuse of officers, esp a Dutch officer, on march from Kanchanaburi to Nakom Nayok. This was on 6 Aug 45. & Ill-treatment of PW in CHUNGKAI- TAMARKAN area in Thailand between December 1943 and December 1945 & Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. & Beating of sick PW July 43. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.205 Serial No.148 & Narrelle Morris List Serial No.800 & AWM54 1010/6/11 p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.36 Serial No.475. Kuroda was tried at Hong Kong and sentenced to 10 years. | 88 | Banpong; Chungkai; Wanyai; Takanun; Brangkassi; Tamarkan; Tamuang; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Nayok | |
| Kuroki | Hiseo | 482 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | Beating of Allisson at Hintok Camp Siam. | I am not sure why two records from the same document would be so similar as this and the next one alphabetically: Senshichi Kuroki. They were both at Hintok. There is also Shigenori Kuroki who was at Hintok. That has to be more than coincidental. | 55 | Hintok; Kinsayok | ||
| Kuroki | Senshichi | 484 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | “Causing death Hallam and Tuck.” | I am not sure why two records from the same document would be so similar as this and the one before it alphabetically: Hiseo Kuroki. They were both at Hintok. There is also Shigenori Kuroki who was at Hintok. That has to be more than coincidental. | 55 | Hintok | ||
| Kuroki | Shigenori | Sgt | 825 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 43 | Siam KPT Bangkok. A suspect held in Rangoon and wanted by 17 Team. | In fact there is only one reference to an NCO of this first and family name. The other lists only his family name. That is at AWM54 1010/2/34, Serial No.565, p.60. It cites “Beatings etc at Hintok”. There Kuroki’s rank is given as “Engineer L/Cpl”. So while one can have some confidence in the family name being right or very close to it, guesswork is required to determine his given name. | 55 | Bangkok | |
| Kurushima | Kyoshi | Cpl | 279 | Bangkwang List | 46 | Arrived Kanburi Feb 45. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Ban Pong | |
| Kusimoto | Korean Guard | Christian Joe or Holy Joe or Paulus or the Christian | 840 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 50 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Severe beatings at 105 Kilo Camp, Aug 43. & Date: Aug 43. [This guard is described in the 2/20th History. See the ‘Books’ list. He was a Korean. The same camp – 105 Kilo – is mentioned in that text.] & These comments were made by Maj. Arch Ewart, 2/20th Bn. See notes. HWR, the general tenor is that this guard was one of the more sensible and reasonable guards. & Rivett tells the same anecdote about Joe which is told in the Don Wall book regarding his nickname. Both describe him as a decent guard but I note he was accused of severe bashings at this camp in the postwar affidavits. He is referred to elsewhere as ‘Christian Joe’. & Torture to “Soldier Spect, GA., RNEIA”, i.e. a soldier of the Royal Netherland East India Army. Aug 43. [I have linked this in a speculative way b/c of the ‘Christian’ ref in nickname & Aug 43 note for events in each RW ref.] | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.36 Serial No.470 & Don Wall, 2/20th History p.143 & Rivett Behind Bamboo p.295 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.91. His surname is only given in one of these records. The link to the nicknames “Paulus” or “the Christian” cd be Q tenuous. | 70 | Burma; Thailand; 105 Kilo; 62 Kilo | |
| Kusimoto? | Engr | The Monkey | 603 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 44 | “Onte Camp” [I have added in the name Kusimoto here but not with any confidence: I am looking at 3 recs only.] | There was a guard with this nicknam e at Fukuoka No.17. His surname is given there but it is a long bow to link this individual with that one. | 22 | Onti | |
| Kyohara | Eiichi | Korean guard | 1469 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 101 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Wampo Camp; Beating of Gnr Denham, Feb – Oct 43 [It will be interesting to see if Kyohara is the same as Kumori; the surnames are very different but the locations and the given names are VERY similar.] & [See also Aduke] Jan 1943. “Brutal illtreatment PW, (gunner Callaghan). Wampo. Korean. “Slightly cross-eyed.” & Wampo Camp & Beating of Gnr Denham and others Feb 43 to Oct 43. & He was a Korean QM [which is unusual in itself] at Wampo from Oct 42 to Feb 43 | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.130 Serial No.216 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.24 Serial No.1469 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.37 Serial No.492 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.4 Serial No.879. One of these gives his family name is Komana and his rank as a Korean QM so that link is tenuous. HWR, there are no other Komanas in my list. | 70 | Gnr Denham; Gnr Callaghan; Wampo | |
| Lankursum | Korean Pte | 1259 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 190 | Date: Feb 44. | There is only one reference to this guard and that family name is clearly a phonetic rendering of an unrecognisable original. | N | Tamuan | ||
| Little Bugle | Korean | Little Bugle | 1503 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 79 | 1944/45 [There are two other nicknames referring to ‘Bugle’ in some way: The Hare-Lipped Bugler was in Japan – although he could also have been on the Railway before that as many of them were – and The Mad Bugler – who was also Korean – was on the Railway. But for no very convincing reason I suspect this would be a different person, quite possibly at the same camp as The Mad Bugler.] | With the provisos listed on the left I would say: I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Nakom Pathong | |
| Local Monster | L/Cpl | Local Monster | 655 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 71 | The nickname is listed as “The Bull” or “Local Monster”. June 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Tamuan | |
| Long Tom | Korean | Long Tom | 507 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | Forcing sick PW to work at ONTE Camp July 43. | There are two references to this individual. No formal names are offered. The other was at “Nakim Nai” camp. The other ref is at AWM54 1010/2/27, Serial No.1218, p.79. | 22 | Prob Thailand; Nakim Nai Camp | |
| Lunemoto | Korean Guard | 1295 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 198 | Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. The offences took place at Kanchanburi Aerodrome Camp. [I have had a good look for the list for connections with this and the three other Koreans linked to the deaths of Hawley and Armitage and cannot find any link. Perhaps a name search may reveal something more.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Mad Eric | Jap 3 Star Pte | Mad Eric | 348 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 149 | Aug 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 62 Kilo; Longgi | |
| Mad Sgt Maj | Sgt Maj | Mad Sgt Major | 348 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 149 | Aug 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 62 Kilo; Longgi | |
| Mad Shuko | Camp comdt | Mad Shuko | 944 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 11 | Kree Rly Camp, Nr ?? Endato, Siam. [The nickname really should be ‘Mad Shoko’] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kree | |
| Magariyama | Ryohei | QM Lt | 282 | Bangkwang List | 46 | Arrived Banpong Dec 42. Also at Thanbyuzayat, Aperon, Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Thanbyuzayat; Aperon: Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Makatama | Col. | 1220 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 79 | Involved with killing of Pte Goulden for escape from 12 Kilo Camp [NX10420 Pte RS Goulden in Burma in July 1942] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Goulden; Victoria Point; Burma; Victoria Point | ||
| Makazumi | Med Sgt | 517 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 39 | H’ Force. Lack of med. supplies B/S Railway 1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | H Force | ||
| Makino | Syuryu | Guard | 283 | Bangkwang List | 47 | Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Konyu (March to June 43) Tamuang (May 44 to June 44). Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wan Yai; Saraburi; Konyu; Tamuan | |
| Makrachabi | Sjt | 429 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 116 | I included this b/c the spelling of the surname was both interesting and reminiscent of others I have seen. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Apalon | ||
| Manaka | Shunshaku | Korean Guard | Singing Master or the Singing Fool or Dinah or Striker | 939 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 48 | There are nine references that can be linked to this individual and they state: Held at Outram Rd and sentenced to “S.I. Life”. & No date. “Tah Muang”. “Short, stubby, rather protruding eyes. Height 5’3″.” & Mar 44. Tah Muang, Siam. & There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. & 1944. There is another nickname which is “The Singing Fool” but this one is V hard to read and it could be “Dinan” or “Dinah”. & 1944. There is another nickname which is V hard to read and it could be “Dinan” or “Dinah”. & Held at Outram Rd and sentenced to “S.I. Life”. & Illtreatment Burma Hospital & Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Tonchan (May 43) then Kinsayok from Aug 43, Tamuang (March 44). Final location shown: Saraburi. | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.121 Serial No.476 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.6 Serial No.894 & TGG (206) p.535 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.200 Serial No.1316 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.200 Serial No.1316 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.48 Serial No.939 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.80 Serial No.1230 & Bangkwang List p.49. | 88 | Tonchan; Wanyai; Kinsayok; Tamuang; Saraburi; Nong Pladuk |
| Manari | Masao | Civ. | 564 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 31 | 10 Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect in Changi wanted by 11 Team | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Martina Joe | Korean Guard | Martina Joe | 1305 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 199 | 1943. Desc: “Well built, about 5’4″ with baby face. Last seen at Onshos [?], Bangkok, or in Camp near Godowns belonging to American Oil Co.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Maruyama | Hajime | Lt or Capt of Engineers | 1477 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 102 | There are five references to this individual and my original notes state: Konkoyita. “Camp Comdt KONKOITA Camp” & Konkoyita & This was May 43. 700 ‘F’ Force men were placed under his command at Konkoyita. & Engineering Officer, He is mentioned by R.W. Christie and at the end of Lt-Col. Pond’s Report where he is called a Lieut. but on p.139 Christie refers to him as a Capt. This is where there is a reference to Konkoita. I suspect he was also at Takunan and Taimonta. Pond is very vague about the details of this individual, not actually naming him and I suspect the note at the end of his report was an addition by the editor of the unit history, R.W. Christie. & Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.102 Serial No.1476 & Clarke ‘ALfES’ p.43 & 2/29th Unit History p.170 & McCormack and Nelson p.103. The second ref listed above gives his rank as “1st Pte” but that is aberrant. It is odd that it comes immediately after the first record cited here but I take it as further evidence of the unreliability of human memory. That is stated with no malice or judgement; it is merely a bald statement of fact which those of us looking at these records must acknowledge. Maruyama was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death which was later commuted to life. | 77 | Konkoyita | |
| Masaki | Fumio | Gd | 2104 | Narrelle Morris List | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: At 83 KILO Camp, APERON, Burma, and at 80 KILO Camp, Burma, between May and September 1943, inhumanely treated PW whereby contributing to the death of an Australian PW which occurred about 9/09/1943 at 80 KILO Camp, and causing suffering to the other PW & Beating of Pte Barry causing his death at 83 Kilo Camp. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 58 Serial No. 943. This record gives his rank or role as interpreter. Masaki was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 15 years. | 78 | Pte Barry; Burma; 83 Kilo; 80 Kilo | ||
| Masuyama | Korean | Joe Pennon | 1401 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 261 | Apr or May 45. Notes say “Moved to Ubon”. [There was another record for this individual a few pages earlier which I did not enter here but this one has all the details I will require so unless it emerges as significant, I will leave it at that.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Thailand; Ubon | |
| Matsuda | Koichi | Sr Pte | 288 | Bangkwang List | 47 | Arrived Bangkok with 9 Rly Regt June 42. Also at Banpong, “Tah Kiren”, Tarsau, Rintin, Takanun, Namchai, Brangkassi. Final location shown: Tah Kiren (from Nov 44 on). | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Banpong; Tarsau; Rintin; Takanun; Namchai; Brangkassi; Takarin | |
| Matsuda | Takeshi | M.O. (Cpl) | 886 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 46 | Burma 9th Rly Regt. A suspect jailed in Rangoon, wanted by 11 Team. | There was a guard of this same name who was at Sarakwak and Kuching in Borneo. At Labuan he was sentenced to 15 yrs jail. | N | Burma | |
| Matsuda | Taketake | S/M | 946 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 58 | Murder of Pte Durkin. | There are two refs to this S/M. The other is in AWM54 1010/2/28, Serial No.199, p.24. | 90 | Pte Durkin; Burma; Songkrai | |
| Matsuda | Yajiro | Civ. | 887 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 46 | 10th Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Matsuda | 426 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 116 | Another spelling of name is “Matza Darhi”. 16 Aug 43. | If this family name was Matsuda, it is hard to know which of the three Matsudas on the RW it refers to. | N | Tamuan | |||
| Matsui | Gimpei | Sgt-Maj | 290 | Bangkwang List | 48 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Ban Pong | |
| Matsui | Komai | Lt or Capt | 90 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 164 | Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Was on staff of Col. Sugasawa. | There is a reference to this individual in Eric Lomax’s ‘RW Man’, pp.110 & 186. Was involved in the beating of Lt Eric Lomax and 4 other offcrs. There were 2 NCOs and then another 4 offcrs who inc. Lts Armitage and Hawley who were bashed to death re: IJA investigation of a hidden radio at Kanchanaburi. This Jap was executed at end of war. [I am about 95% confident the surname is correct but I see other records use the given name of this and Sgt-Maj. Nobuo as their surnames.] | 55 | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Kanchanaburi | |
| Matsui | Saichi | Sr Pte | 291 | Bangkwang List | 48 | Arrived Petchaburi Sept 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Petchaburi | |
| Matsui | Takeichi | Maj. | 292 | Bangkwang List | 48 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Tamuang March 45. & “Execution of 3 PW Mergui (Burma)” & A suspect. Siam POW Camp, Bangkok. Held in Changi and wanted by Aust. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.24 Serial No.200 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.46 Serial No.893. | 85 | Mergui; Bangkok; Tamuan | |
| Matsumiya | Heiki | Guard | Gentleman Jim or No.1 English Speaking Guard or Scarface | 66 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 11 | Seven of these references state: No other info & “Brutality in Kilo Camp, Burma 43-44” & & The entry above is listed under the same nickname but it is for Kanayama Yoshio. Note that because take that as STRONG EVIDENCE that there were two blokes with this same nickname. & “Brutality in Kilo Camp, Burma 43-44” & March 1944. [I will add a record for each nickname and copy this information from the notes which is SUPER confusing b/c I am not sure if the intention is to refer to several people or show that several nicknames refer to one: This is how it’s written “MASUMIYA or/ HOAMATSU or/ SCARFACE DILLINGER/ or TEIMOTO” & Siam POW Camp Nakonpatom Hosp. A suspect held in Changi wanted by Aust.] | The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.24 Serial No.202 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.29 Serial No.260 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.36 Serial No.332 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.24 Serial No.202 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.261 Serial No.1402 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.46 Serial No.897. He is described mostly as simply “Guard”, once as a “Korean Guard” and once as a “Jap Soldier”. His first and second names are given in six of the original refs. | 90 | Tamarkan; Nakom Pathong |
| Matsumoto | Meisan | Korean Guard | Silver Bullet | 902 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 47 | There are 12 references state to this individual and my notes from the original records state: Held at Outram Rd and sentences to “S.I. Life”. & Beating “Lieut Stowell F” “Tasao”. Record No.126 gives date of offences as Nov 43. & Attached No.4 Gp. July 43. “Murder of an Australian Sgt.” “On line near Burma 25 Kilo Point.” & There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. & Bashings at 100 – 114 Kilo Camp. & Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Konyu (Dec 42 to June 43), Tamarkan, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. & No other info & July 44. Listed elsewhere as ‘Maximoto’ the information says. & Forcing sick PW to work B/S Rly Sep 43. & This Korean guard killed Twigg’s mate, Harry Barnett and six others at Tarsao because they were so sick. Twigg was also beaten by him at Tarsao on p.188. On p.190 Twigg describes ‘Silver Bullet’ beating a Sherwood Forester to death. On p.298 Twigg says ‘Silver Bullet’ was executed for war crimes. | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p.47 Serial No.902 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.24 Serial No.203 & Bangkwang List p.48 & TBRC Display & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.134 Serial No.240 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.41 Serial No.545 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.41 Serial No.546 & Reg Twigg p.4 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.188 Serial No.X1 & TGG (2006) pp.535 & 547 & Pavillard ‘Bamboo Dr’ p.97. | 88 | Konyu; 100 Kilo; Niki; Wanyai; Tarsau; Tamakan; Tamuan |
| Matsumoto | Noburo | Sgt | 293 | Bangkwang List | 48 | Arrived Banpong from Java Jan 43. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong from Java; Tamuang; Nakom Patong | |
| Matsumoto | L/Cpl | Mr Palmer | 239 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 133 | No.4 Gp Engineers. 1943. “Toncha, Siam” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan | |
| Matsumoto | Lt | 892 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 5 | “Lieut (i/c Anti-Malaria Pty)”. Sep 42 – Jan 44. Gai Zai Yok, Siam. [Which was at Kanchanaburi from what I can see.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Matsuoka | Shigemasu | Clerk | 294 | Bangkwang List | 48 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Chungkai; Takanun; Tamarkan; Tamuang | |
| Matsushima | Shigeru | Med Sgt-Maj | 296 | Bangkwang List | 48 | Arrived Kanburi Nov 42. Also at Nong Pladuk, Tamuang. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanburi; Nong Pladuk; Tamuang; Nakom Nayak | |
| Matsushita | Masamoto | Lt | 392 | Bangkwang List | 49 | Arrived Chungkai Nov 42. Also at Takanun, Tamarkan, Kinsayok. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Takanun; Tamarkan; Kinsayok; Kanchanaburi | |
| Matsushita | Shutaro | Interpreter | 556 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 41 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Beating of Col Anderson & Dr Matsushita was the camp interpreter who had been to a US university and spoke “perfect English with an American accent”. His family was actually interned in the USA. But “he was to prove a useful ally in many a tussle with the Japanese camp authorities.” On p.133 Coates says Matsushita was sent from Nakom Pathong to the officers’ camp in “about April” 45. He was succeeded at Nakom Pathong by an interpreter named Nonaka. & Arrived Tamarkan Aug 43. Also at Nakom Patong. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | The other two references to this individual are: Coates Story p.124 & Bangkwang List p.49 Serial No.298. | 66 | 131 Kilo; Nakom Pathong; Tamarkan | |
| Matsuzaki | Minoru | Lt | Black Bastard | Narrelle Morris List | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & I/C No.1 Mobile Camp, Burma. & June-Dec 1943. & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & O/C No.1 Mobile Unit. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.73 Serial No.1127 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.134 Serial No.241 & Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.24 Serial No.209. Matsuzaki was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Life. | 85 | No.1 Mobile Unit; Niki | ||
| Mayazaki | Capt | 563 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 42 | Resp. for poor conditions & shooting of PW. | I feel sure this is a reference to Capt Ryohei MIYAZAKI but I am leaving it as a separate entry because it shows how these records became confused and how much evidence needed to be gathered for an accusation to lead to conviction. | 55 | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya | ||
| Miaki | Sgt | 96 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 165 | There is no date and the location is hard to read. The first work is the problem. I think it is “Kashu Mtn Cam near Pechaburi, Siam.” It has four letter with the 3rd and 4th being the unclear ones. | There is only one Railway reference to this name so there is very little to go on. It could be a corruption of Miki or Miyake but that is pure guesswork. | N | Thailand; Petchaburi | ||
| Miki | Jiro | Med Pte 1st Class | 299 | Bangkwang List | 49 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Nov 44. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Minami | Med. Clerk | 1396 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | July 42 to Feb 45. [There is a photo of a Jiro MINAMI on p.221 of Narrelle Morris’s material.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chunkai | ||
| Ming | M.O. | Ming | 333 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 147 | The original says “N.O.” and what looks like “6 PW Camp” under rank and unit. The date is July 43. A desc. is given: “Medical Cadet, young thin, wore glasses, grew long wisky moustache, speaks a little English & German.” The location is given as “Hindat, Siam” but I am assuming this is Hindato. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato | |
| Mirafumi | Kigen | Korean | 5 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | “Alias Hiraumi”. At Kuie in 1943 and Kuichi Jul to Aug 43 then transferred to Saigon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Saigon; Kuie; Kuishi | |
| Misery | Sgt | Misery | 934 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10 | “i/c Bridge”. The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Misoda | Guard | Scabby Neck | 1395 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 250 | 1 Feb 45 on the Wampo-Tavoy Road. [There is Bompi… something also in the location.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tavoy; Wampo | |
| Mitsi | Takayoru | Cpl | Mishy or Pat or the Jeep | 1497 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | June-Aug 45. “Langsuan C Thailand”. [There is only one other reference to this nickname] | This is the only reference to this guard on the Railway but there are a number of references to him on an island off-shore from Singapore, Palau Damarlaut and to Kobe and Fukuoka in Japan. There is only one reference to him in Thailand so the connection is tenuous since no formal name was given and nicknames were sometimes reused in different locations. He is identified as Mishi and the given name is offered only once and that related to Hiroshima Camp 6B. | 33 | Langsuan |
| Mitsui | Unshyaku | Mil. Civ. | 302 | Bangkwang List | 49 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Tanjong Priok Apr 43. Also at Kinsayok (CO Lt Susuki), Kinsayok, Kanburi, Kaorin, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk from Tanjong Priok; Kinsayok; Kanburi; Kaorin; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Miyake | Susumu | [?] Sgt-Maj | 308 | Bangkwang List | 50 | Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Tamuang . Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Tamuan | |
| Miyamoto | Koji | Gunsoku | 309 | Bangkwang List | 50 | Arrived Aperon with 9th Rly Regt Feb 44. Also at Konkoita. Final location shown: Brangkassi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Aperon; Konkoita; Brangkassi | |
| Miyamoto | Yoshi | Sgt-Maj | 310 | Bangkwang List | 50 | Arrived Banpong from Java Apr 43. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong from Java; Kanburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Miyazaki | Ryohei | Capt | 596 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 44 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “Responsible for foul condition on trip for PW and many illtreatments”. & Bad conditions and shooting of PWs at Pudu, KL. & There are three alternative spelling offered for the surname. Offences were at Pudu Gaol, Feb-Oct 42. [See also notes from ‘The Grim Glory’] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.80 Serial No.1225 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.581. He was executed at the end of the war by the Dutch because of crimes committed in Sumatra on the other death railway. He is particularly relevant to Reg Newton’s story because he was the camp commandant at Pudu at the time of the breakout by 8 POWs on 13/14 Aug 42, all of whom had been executed by 16 Sept 42. | 88 | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya | |
| Miyazawa | Tadashi | Med Pte 1st Class | 313 | Bangkwang List | 50 | Arrived Nakom Patong from Nov 44 to end of war. . Final location shown: . | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Mizuma | Ryozu | Kempeitai S/Sgt | 316 | Bangkwang List | 51 | Arrived Nike Feb 44. Final location shown: “Rahen, Siam”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki | |
| Mizuta | Shigetoshi | 221 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 26 | Execution of Sgts Ryan, Brown & Vetter JAVA | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Sgt Ryan; Sgt Brown; Sgt Vetter; Java | ||
| Mizutani | Totaro | Capt | 214 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 25 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: 80 Kilo Camp. The surname is also listed here as “MIZDANI”. But there is good evidence that is should be Mizutani in an entry for a guard who witnessed him as a Capt kill a POW at Tai Muang Camp. [See also Hisacora.] & There is a note saying “See MISDANI (Capt) & Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Thanbyuzayat, 18 & 33 Kilo, Aperon, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. & 1943 to 44. [Was probably the same individual who was later at Honshu although the dates are not entirely right.] | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.26 Serial No.222 & Bangkwang List p.51 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.255 Serial No.1032. His rank is listed as both Capt and Maj but that was often the result of later promotion. | 77 | Banpong; Thanbyuzayat; 18, 33 & 80 Kilo; Aperon; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Momohara | Hidetoyo | Korean Clerk | 774 | Bangkwang List | 51 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Takarin, 214 Kilo, Arhill, Krian Krai, Takanun, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Takarin; 214 Kilo; Arhill; Krian Krai; Takanun; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Monkey Face | L/Cpl (i/c Cookhouse) | Monkey Face | 1326 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 201 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: May 42 to Jan 43. & “Martona, Siam”. [I have never heard of that camp.] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 14 Serial No. 961 | 33 | Takenun | |
| Moon Face | Jap Officer | Moon Face | 147 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 172 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Mergui Rd, Burma. NOTE: The next record is for a DIFFERENT ‘Green Pants’, a Korean Guard. & i/c Kilo Camp [Rec. 2091 gives the Kilo No. for the camp. Most likely this wd be the ‘Jap Officer’ in another Rec. who was at Mergui.] & Apr 43-Apr 44. [2 Rec’s w/ nickname. No other info.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.44 Serial No.604 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.172 Serial No.148 | 40 | Burma; Mergui; 50 Kilo; Chungkai | |
| Moragami | Sgt | 715 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 39 | Caused death of Dvr L Well at 82 Kilo Camp [Inuyama] in Burma. [There is another guard listed for this crime: See Ishi Koira] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Dvr Well; 82 Kilo | ||
| Mordiama | Korean Guard | 1406 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 261 | July 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau | ||
| Mori | Asaichi | Kempeitai (Sgt) | 319 | Bangkwang List | 51 | Arrived Banpong Aug 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong | |
| Mori | Civil Interpreter | 1028 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 255 | Oct 43. Illtreatment of PWs inc. Sgt Tinsley & Pte McKinnon, AIF. Height 5’3″, olive complexion. Said to have been a resident of Batavia prior war, operating billiard room.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Sgt Tinsley; Pte McKinnon; Thailand | ||
| Morida | Lt | 612 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 45 | The location is “Padu Gaol KUALA LUMPER”. Execution of Sgt Bill (AIF) at Padu in Aug 42. [Clearly this should be “Sgt Bell” of Pudu.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya; Pudu | ||
| Morimoto | Iwao | Civ [?] | 1015 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 52 | 4 Sp Rly Brd Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Morimoto | Kenei | Korean Guard | The Mad Bugler or Black Snake or Cunthooks | 226 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 26 | Nine of the ten references linked to this individual state: Kli Klai – 100 Kilo Camp & This is the same individual known also as ‘The Mad Bugler’. The date is Apr-Jul 43 and 24 Apr 45. There are two guards named with this record so it is quite confusing what information relates to whom. The other guard is “u/i” and there is not much info so I have not recorded it. But there are two places and the note “b) Concerns Marimoto only where he was Camp Bugler”. & Yes. That is the nickname. & Was sentenced to life. Held in Outram Rd jail Mar 47. & There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. & Jun-Jul 43. The location is “Gai Zai,/Siam” but the note on his description says “Tall, swarthy, speaks good English”. The name is familiar. There are two other Morimotos listed; one was the ‘Mad Bugler’ and the other was ‘Green Pants’. Perhaps the link is ‘Kli Klai’ for the Mad Bugler. & Note says “i/c Guard”. 28 Apl to 11 Jul 43. & March-Oct 1943. & Brutal beatings of PW “En route Kanchanaburi to Tarso, Siam. Speaks certain amount of broken English.” | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.164 Serial No.92 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.8 Serial No.40 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.23 Serial No.191 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.52 Serial No.1016 & TGG (206) p.535 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.4 Serial No.882 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.133 Serial No.232 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.133 Serial No.233 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.116 Serial No.428. The family name is written as Marimoto in 4 records and the given name is listed in only another 4. | 88 | Burma; 100 Kilo; Gai Zai Yok; Krian Krai; Ban Naung Lu; Tarsau; Kanchanaburi; 100 Kilo; Kli Kli |
| Morimoto | Shotaro | L/Cpl | 322 | Bangkwang List | 51 | There are four references to this individual and my original notes state: Arrived Tamuang Feb 45. Final location shown: Petchaburi. & Murder of Pte Gors, P.F.A. & NOTE: This is interesting b/c the record comes straight after that for ‘The Mad Bugler” or Morimoto [which is written here as Marimoto] and they have this Marimoto immediately after it. He was in a different place at the same time as the other one so the L/Cpl is different from the Korean. Date: Apr-Aug 45. He was responsible for 300 deaths in 4 months.] & “Kuichie Camp, Thailand”. I have included this record because it lists Onodera or ‘Green Pants’ and this name as separate records immediately after one another. This rather muddies the waters I feel. [I have linked these records because of the family name and the rank. The given name is listed in only one record. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.80 Serial No.13 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.164 Serial No.93 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.87. | 75 | Pte Gors; Rintin; Krian Frai; Petchaburi; Kuishi; Tamuan | |
| Morimoto | Taira | Civ [?] | 1018 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 52 | 10 Sp Rly Brd Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Morimoto | Yoshinasa | Sr Pte | 323 | Bangkwang List | 52 | The only camp shown is Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Morimoto | Korean | Ash Can Harry | 1073 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 262 | There is VERY little info here but one of the other guards listed at this record was “i/c Spinnging Factory”. Perhaps that suggests they were in Japan?? I have included it b/c of the unfamiliar nickname AND the fact there is a surname assigned to it. | There is another listing in this same document on p.261 for ‘Sgt Marcaneanibhu’ aka ‘Harry’. I have changed the likely surname but that is nothing more than guesswork coupled with an attempt to keep similar records together. | 11 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Morimoto | Sgt | 1269 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 194 | No other info | This is representative of a certain type of reference which is of almost no value without other corroborating information. | N | Chunkai | ||
| Morishita | Katsuharu | Lt | Narrelle Morris List | There are two references to this individual (both from Narrelle Morris’s list) and the original notes state: (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)-(7) [not charged with charges 2-7] & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 | At Singapore he was sentenced to life imprisonment which ended up being about 12 years. | 95 | Burma; Thailand; 18 Kilo; Niki | |||
| Morita | Yoshiyuki | Sgt | 327 | Bangkwang List | 52 | Arrived Aperon May 43. Also at Thanbyuzayat, Kanburi, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Aperon; Thanbyuzayat; Kanburi; Tamarkan; Petchaburi | |
| Morita | Yukio | Sr Pte | 328 | Bangkwang List | 52 | Arrived Bangkok Dec 43. Also at Nike (Jan 45 to May 45). Final location shown: Negaren, Burma. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki | |
| Morohasi | Tatsuo | 100 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 165 | There are two references to this individual. They state: Date: July 42 to June 43 at “Konu No.2 Camp, Siam” & 7th Coy, 4th Bn, 9th RW Reg. Arrived on RW May 43. Worked with Lt Kamuro at Malayan Hamlet. Had been working on maintenance of RW btw Thanbyuzayat and Ronsi at end of war (p.233). By that time he was a sgt. | The second reference to this individual is in Tamayama ‘RW Men’ p. 119. | N | Konyu | ||
| Moroka | Medical Lt | 621 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 46 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: MO Group 4 Tarsho. [I will assume that is Tarsau not Taisho but it cd be either.] & There is a very clear photo of medical sgt Fukuda in this book. He is pictured with medical sgt Fukuda. The photo is captioned “Muruoka” but on p.132 the name is written this way. He was the only Japanese doctor Pavillard met druing the whole of his time in Siam. He was definitely described as a lieutenant. He was stationed at Tarsau and the came to Tamuang and this is after completion of the RW and probably around the start of 1945. | The second reference to this individual is in Pavillard ‘Bamboo Dr’ p. 80 Serial No. | 66 | Tarsau | ||
| Moroya | Sgt Maj | 1267 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 194 | 20 Jul to mid Sep 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wang Yai | ||
| Motoshima | Iwao | Civilian officer | 329 | Bangkwang List | 52 | See entry of Iwao Motoyima. This odd way of writing the family name is as it appears in the original. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Motoyama | Kinzo | Korean | Black Bastard and Black Prince | Bk | Clarke & Burgess | 133 | There are 18 references to this guard. A selection of them state: Hugh Clarke is writing about work on the Wampo Embankment here and says very specifically that the guard known to the Brits as the ‘Black Prince’ greeted them and bashed a few Australian PW so they promptly renamed him the ‘Black Bastard’. There is a G but short desc. of him. Clarke repeats that comment on p.38 of the McCormack & Nelson book. & 20 Mar -25 June. “Heavily built,some gold teeth, wears glasses.” [There are other references to ‘The Black Prince’ but they are for Motoyama and another name unlike this one. It is hard to see the link. Reading Henning, I am inclined to think this is a mis-identification. Henning refers to the ‘Black Prince’ and Tanaka as separate individuals at Kinsayok.] & This is the guy in the photograph of the hanging. I think he is also listed under the nickname “King of the River”. [There is confirmation later on p.27 that this guy was also known as “King of the River”. & Notes say “Comd Jap Engrs” [This is WRONG. To the best of my knowledge, ‘The Black Prince’ was NOT a 2nd Lt although he was at Gai Zai Yok. However, I see only one record which assigns that nickname to Motoyama.] & The ‘Black Prince’ and the ‘Black Crow’ are referred to specifically as Japanese officers as distinct from a number of cruel Korean guards. & He was a particularly vicious guard under the command of Lt Tanaka. Henning identifies him as Japanese but I think that is open to question. & This reference is made about or after mid-May 1945 at Pratchai. I would say Capt. Suzuki was the camp commandant based on Pavillard’s comments although that is not stated explicitly. ‘The Black Prince’ was one of a number of Koreans who wanted to kill Suzuki. There are more details in my notes from this memoir. & 1943-44. & Jul 44. Under the name is suggested Motoyama. [This is a new entry – after almost 2,300 of them – in terms of a new nickname for this guy who was better known as the ‘Black Prince’.] & [This might very well be the guy who was hanged in Singapore.] The name is listed under “King of the River” with “See Motoyama” under it. No other information here. If it’s the same bloke he was a Korean L/Cpl.] & Offences listed were Mar 43 and Sep 43 to Aug 44. [Also listed on List No.2 as No.99] & Jun-Dec 44. Ga Zai Yok, Siam. & Siam POW Camp, Bangkok. Held at Johore. Sentenced to deat on 22.8.46. Commuted to life 20.11.46. & 1943. “Tall, very dark, scar on head.” | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.36 Serial No.679 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.133 Serial No.236 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.65 Serial No.609 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.53 Serial No.1038 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.133 Serial No.233 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.116 Serial No.425 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.5 Serial No.886 & p. Serial No. & p. Serial No. & p. Serial No. & p. Serial No. | 88 | Kinsayok; Wampo; Niki; Tamuan; Pratchai; Gai Zai Yok; Indo-China; Wampo |
| Motoyama | Toshikazu | Lt | 1040 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 53 | 31st Div. 58 Regt. A suspect wanted by 2 Team. Held in Rangoon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Motoyima | Iwao | Civilian officer | 329? | Bangkwang List | 52 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43. Also at Mezali, Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Mezali, Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Mousey | Japanese | Mousey | 401 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 111 | Oct 42-1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Mukai | Jun | Capt. | 330? | Bangkwang List | 54 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat July 42. Also at Anaquin . Final location shown: Tarua. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | [Possibly] Railway; Thanbyuzayat | |
| Mukkan | Korean guard | 1495 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 103 | There are four references to this guard; none offer a given name or a nickname. They all refer to beatings at the 18 & 100 Kilo Camps. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.81 Serial No.1242 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.46 Serial No.623 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.46 Serial No.629 | 55 | Burma; 18 Kilo; 100 Kilo | ||
| Murakami | Hiroshi | Capt | Narrelle Morris List | Ill treating a PW member of RAAF at KAOE, Halmahera Island in January 1945 | I have found only one reference to this individual. Murakami was tried at Morotai and sentenced to 6 months. | N | Kaoe on Halmahera Island; Halmahera Island | |||
| Murakami | Kinzo | Sgt-Maj | 331? | Bangkwang List | 54 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Oct 42. Also at Tamarkan, Kanburi, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Tamarkan, Kanburi, Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Murakami | Shinichi | Sgt | 1053 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 54 | ?th Rly Regt. Suspect held at Rangoon; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Held in Rangoon | |
| Murakami | Tatsue | L/Cpl | The Snake | 888 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 5 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: “Kanchanaburi, Siam” & Jan to Feb 44. & There is a desc. of an incident with this guard taking a sexual interest in Cpl Bill Hearl, 2/20 Bn. & Beatings at Osaka Iron Works [Gets mentioned in doc with RR’s testimony: see p.103 of PDF]. He features in photo ‘T’. & This is from the testimony of QX10210 Sig Archibald Edward Newton 8th Div. Sigs. He was at Kashu Mountain Camp, Phetburi, Thailand. [The doc is saved as ‘Newton Reg War Crimes Testimony’] & Burma Kpt No.2 HQ. A suspect held at Rangoon; wanted by 2 Team. | The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.265 Serial No.1104 & Don Wall, 2/20th History p.210 & AMF Lists 2-6 p.25 Serial No.575 & RR Testimony p.101 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.54 Serial No.1054. | 55 | Kanchanaburi, Petchaburi, Tarsau, Burma, Osaka |
| Murakami | Toshio | Civ [?] | 1055 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 54 | 10?th Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Murakami | Sgt | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 136 | This guard came from Nong Pladuk to Tamarkan. He had a reputation for being kind but was hampered by the Camp Cmdt and his 2IC. [I am not sure if he is connected to any of the other Murakamis listed here. The most likely candidate is ‘The Snake’ but that is not convincing and would mean Murakami must have moved to Japan later in the war.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladok; Tamakan | ||
| Muraoka | Shigeo | Med 1st Lt | 332? | Bangkwang List | 54 | Arrived Wanyai Aug 42. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Murata | Gejiro | Civ [?] | 1064 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 54 | 10?th Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Murata | Osamu | Civ [?] | 1066 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 54 | 7th Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Murata | Yoshio | Sgt | 1067 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 54 | Siam KPT. A suspect awaiting trial in Rangoon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Murata | 5 Star Jap Engineer | 893 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 5 | Nong Pladuk, Siam. | As can be see, there were at least four Muratas on the Railway. It is unclear to which of them this note refers. Rank is often a good guide but not in this case. | N | Thailand.; Nong Pladuk | ||
| Murayama | Lt (Camp Commdt) | Bk | Don Wall, ‘Heroes F Force’ | 100 | There are six references to this individual but none show a given name and three are from books. Those refs state: There is not much more than what’s here in the text notes except that, as Wright says, Murayama dealt with Lt-Col. S.A.F. Pond but the camp is different so maybe they moved. I think this is where the 700 in Pond’s party first marched to upon arrival in Thailand. & Mentioned first as ‘F’ Force arrives at Lwr Songkurai. This was May 15 43. Was at Niki when cholera hit there on about 27 May 43. Lt-Col. Pond was at this camp. Kappe’s report p.23 says he was 5/10″, 38 y.o. and chief PTI and head of anti-communist squad of Tokyo Police before the war. & OC of 4th Engineers Reg. & Was described by Sweeting as “a particularly cruel and dishonest” camp commander. He was in charge of camps on the Railway and dealt with Lt-Col. Pond and the MO Roy Mills. According to Wright he was tried in Singapore and sentenced to 20 years, later commuted to 10. [See ‘Books’ worksheet also.] & These comments were made in Lwr Taimonta on 19 June 43. Mills is talking about the inefficiency of the IJA’s admin of ‘F’ Force. Murayama was “in charge of works” and appears to have had nothing to do with POW admin. & Capt. Murayama “was a man of education. I think he was in the Japanese secret police and I understood he was a law graduate of Tokyo University. He spoke some English but not really enough. It was very hard to establish communication. He was fanatically Japanese and he adopted the general attitude of the Japanese that prisoners of war were lower than the dust. | The other references to this individual are: F Force Rpt by Kappe p.15 Serial No. & McCormack and Nelson p.108 Serial No.Bk & Wright ‘MotL’ & Sweeting p.133 & 577 Serial No. & Roy Mills Drs Diary p.69 Serial No.Bk & Bowden Pond Interview Pt 1 29:00 | 77 | Thailand; Tarkanoon South, Konquita, Chunkai, Lower Taimonta, Taimonta, Lower Songkurai; Konquita | ||
| Muscles | Guard | Muscles | 145 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 172 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Aug 44. [2 Rec’s with nickname but no names.] & The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam”. There is no other information but this record is grouped with guards known as ‘Rubber Neck’ and ‘Misery’. | The second reference to this individual is in Don Wall, ‘Heroes F Force’ p. 100 Serial No. | 33 | Chunkai | |
| Muwabara | Capt | 490 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | The unit info says ‘H’ Force on the RW, 1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | H Force | ||
| Nagai | Tamiya | S.M. | 1083 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 55 | Burma Kpt NGHQ. A suspect held at Rangoon; wanted by 16 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Nagai | Tomohisa | Civ [?] | 1084 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 55 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Nagashima | Gentaro | QM Maj. | 379 | Bangkwang List | 60 | Arrived Kanburi Aug 42. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Tamuan | |
| Nagashiro | Hirotake | Mil. Civ. | 337 | Bangkwang List | 55 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 42. Also at Takilin, Arrow Hill, Krian Kria, Takanun, Chungkai, Kanburi, Nakom Patong, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Kanchanaburi; Tamuan | |
| Nagata | Toshiyuki | S.M. | 1091 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 55 | Burma KPT 2 – 1? Det. A suspect held in Rangoon wanted by 2 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Nagata | Workshop Engineer | The House | 251 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 136 | No date. Is linked with entry for “Namlu” or ‘Little Willie’. | The letters ‘g’ and ‘k’ are used interchageably when romanising Japanese names but it is unclear if this is the same individual as Toshiyuki NAGATA. | N | Burma; 18 & 55 Kilos; Thanbuyzayat; Kaorin | |
| Nagatomo | Yoshitada | Lt-Col. | Bk | E.R. Hall | 212 | There are seven references to this individual (five in books) and they state: There is not much more than what’s here in the text notes except that, as Wright says, Murayama dealt with Lt-Col. S.A.F. Pond but the camp is different so maybe they moved. I think this is where the 700 in Pond’s party first marched to upon arrival in Thailand. & Nagatomo was the OC of No.3 Branch of the Thai POW Administration. He was replaced and sent to Japan early in 1944 according to E.R. Hall, to be disciplined there b/c he had been too lenient with the POWs. His successor would not make that same mistake. & He is the officer who told the PW to weep with gratitude at the greatness of the Imperial thoughts and favours. He is described at the dedication of a cemetery at the 55 Kilo camp from what I can gather & There is just a passing reference to him here but I suspect he was the OC of the Burma Railway area. But he is in the index on pp.107, 110, 113 & 116-7. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) [not charged with charge 7] [He is also referred to in the notes from Cam Forbes ‘Hellfire’, p.296 at 55 Kilo camp.] & Overall commander [of Burma end] | The other six references to this individual are: E.R. Hall p.212 & Forbes. ‘Hellfire’ p.296 & Coates Story p.113 & Narrelle Morris List (twice) & McCormack and Nelson p.97. | 90 | 55 Kilo; Thanbyuzayat | |
| Nagayama | Haruo | Gunsoku | 338 | Bangkwang List | 55 | Arrived Wanyai Aug 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Nong Pladuk; Nakom Patong | |
| Nagayama | Yumckichi | Guard | 339 | Bangkwang List | 55 | Arrived Chungkai Oct 42. Also at Kinsayok, Tamarkan, Kanburi. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Kinsayok, Tamarkan, Kanburi; Nakom Nayak | |
| Nagoya | Kokichi | Sgt | 340 | Bangkwang List | 55 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43. Also at Lepo, Changaraya, Nakom Patong. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Lepo, Changaraya, Nakom Patong; Nakom Patong | |
| Naito | Lt | The Execution Officer | Bk | Coates Story | 151 | There are six references to this individual and they state: On this page Coates makes comments on a few notorious guards who deserved some punishment at the end of the war. This guard could have been handed over to the custody of the poor men he tormented. & 16 Apr – 5 Jun 43. Camp comdt. & This officer was the camp cmdt of Kun Knit Kway or ’26 Kilo’ although Richards says it was at 25km. Richards describes him as “a brutal drunk”. Naito passed out while giving a speech in early May 43 at Thanbyuzayat. It was diagnosed as a cerebral haemorrhage: “We had finally see the last of Naito”, p.147. & “Beating and shooting of PW (S/Maj Coombes)”. “30 Kilo Camp, Burma”. [I don’t know if this ref to Sgt Maj Coombes meant he was a victim or witness. There is no WO or WO1 Coombes listed on the Ballarat POW Memorial although there is a WO Jack W. Coombe who had been in Thailand and Malaya and was RTA.] & There is a whole chapter on Lt. Naito who was camp commandant at Retpu from July to August 43 and went on a drunken rampage. I am sure it is described elsewhere in notes also. He hated Lt-Col. Nagatomo and responded to this by becoming ridiculously drunk and terrorising PW. Eventually a Christian guard went AWOL and reported him to Nagatomo who returned and arrested him. [Yes. See Rowley Richards.] & This anecdote is told by WX10477 Sgt Jack Thorpe. “Naito was a complete drunkard and in the whole time we were there [particular camp not specified by 75 & 105 Kilo camps mentioned for incident described] I never once saw him sober. “He used to drink Burmese whisky made by the coolies.” Thorpe then tells of him shooting a man at 75 Kilo camp from his horse. The man was going to the “piss-a-phone” and Naito told him to run then shot him for trying to escape. “The man was a murdering mongrel.” [There are no photos of him either jailed or executed. See Richards re cerebral haemorrhage. Maybe he didn’t survive the war.] | The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.84 Serial No.47 & Rowley Richards p.131 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.4 Serial No.873 & Rivett Behind Bamboo p.259 & Neave & Smith ‘AD’ p.178 & McCormack and Nelson p.97. | 88 | Burma, 26 & 30 Kilos, Retpu | |
| Nakada | Saigen? | Korean Guard | Bicycle Repairer | 1159 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 208 | 1943. There are a number of aliases listed under the name: “Agai aliasu Nagata”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 108 Kilo |
| Nakagawa | Hitoshi | Rly Engr | Black Cat, Brown Bomber & Frankenstein | 1230 | No.5 AMF Lists 1-11 | 316 | There are six references to this individual and five of them state: “Black Cat or Brown Bomber” [See the Hackney affidavit on p.53 there is a photo of ‘the Black Cat’. & I have entered another record below for the second nickname listed here but there is also an odd addition to the names “MAISON CENTRALE” & Railway. The entry for this list says “Black Cat or Brown Bomber” [So I think that uncertain entry should be dismissed and that this guy was Nakagawa. I also suggest Makahara was a corruption of his real surname. The similarity in the given name and the link with the nickname are the basis for that conclusion. But remember, it is speculative to some extent.] & I have entered another record below for the second nickname listed here but there is also an odd addition to the names “MAISON CENTRALE” & 1 Mobile Camp & Arrived Bangkok with Kempeitai Aug 42. Also at Chumporn. Final location shown: Banpong. | The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.27 Serial No.237 & No.5 AMF Lists 1-11 p.316 Serial No.1230 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.10 Serial No.54 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.27 Serial No.237 &No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.65 Serial No.Loose & Bangkwang List p.55. | 63 | No.1 Mobile Unit |
| Nakahara | Hideo | Gunsoku or Korean Guard | 342 | Bangkwang List | 55 | There are two refs to this individual: Arrived Hindato from Java Feb 43. Also at Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok & Korean name “Nideo”. i/c Parades. Dec 43 to Jan 44. Illtreatment of two Dutch officers. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 208 Serial No. 1160 | 33 | Hindato; Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk; Bangkok; Plangkassi | |
| Nakamura | Goro | Sgt | 1122 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 57 | This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Nakamura | Hatsuki | Civ [?] | 1123 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 57 | This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Nakamura | Masakazu | Med Sgt-Maj | 346 | Bangkwang List | 56 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Sept 42. Also at Kando, Mezali, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Kando, Mezali, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Nakamura | Masao | Civ [?] | 1124 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 57 | This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Nakamura | Masaru | Sgt | 347 | Bangkwang List | 56 | This is an interesting listing because the comment is “Being mental case, no means to ascertain,” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | A mental case held in Bangkwang Gaol, Thailand at end of war. | |
| Nakamura | Naoki | S/Maj | 1129 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 57 | This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Nakamura | Satsu | Sgt | 1134 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 57 | This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Nakamura | Shizuo | Col. | 1503 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 104 | “Burma-Siam Railway” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Nakamura | Shohei | Sgt-Maj | 349 | Bangkwang List | 56 | Arrived Kinsayok Oct 42. Also at “Hinterthai”, Wanyai, Banpong, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; “Hinterthai”, Wanyai, Banpong, Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Nakamura | Tsurumatsu | Sgt | Rocking Horse | 592 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 62 | There are six references to this individual and they state: The date is 1943. The note says, “Torture of Pte Hilton. Tarso, Siam”. & I am including individuals who may be relevant to ‘Rocking Horse’. This man was Siam KPT. Held in Rangoon. A suspect awaiting trial and Capt Kyte is named as a ref. & I am including individuals who may be relevant to ‘Rocking Horse’. This man was held in Pudu. A suspect awaiting trial and wanted by 5 & 6 Teams. & 26 Feb 43; Notes say his rank is “Sgt or CSM”. And that is consistent with Record No.298. “Beat Dutch Capt and caused his death.” & The date given is 1943. The note suggests this is probably the same as Serial No.298 from List No.3. & Sept 42 to Jun 45 [So this Jap most likely did NOT return to Japan. Given name cd b Nobuo OR Tsurumatsu.] | The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p.57 Serial No.1131 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.57 Serial No.1136 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.136 Serial No.250 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.590 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.142 Serial No.298. | 70 | Pte Hilton; Thailand; Gai Zai Yok, Tamuan; Tarsau |
| Nakamura | Shoichi | 2nd Lt | Little Oswald | 653 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 48 | Illtreatment of PW Kanu June 1943. | B/c of the difference in rank and location, I doubt this is a reference to Tsurumatsu NAKAMURA. | 44 | Konyu |
| Nakanishi | Jirohei | Pay Sgt | Snake Eyes | 884 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 62 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: “Beatings of members of concert party until they were unconscious for alleged disorder of playing tunes he did not like.” & At NIKI, Siam, in or about July and August 1945, when concerned in the care and supervision of PW, inhumanely treated the same PW & Killing of Pte Stevenson NIKI July 45 & Arrived Bangkok Dec 43. Also at Kanburi from June 45. Final location shown: Nike. & 1943. No other info except “Beatings” and “Changkai, Siam” & Mar to May 1943 & 160 Indep Inf Bn Siam. Convicted. Held in Changi. Sentence to life on 16/2/46? [Last digit in year obscured.] He is described as a Cpl, L/Cpl, Pay Sgt and 3 Star Pte. | The other references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.28 Serial No.252 & Bangkwang List p.56 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.148 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.138 Serial No.263 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.58. | 58 | Bangkok; Kanburi; Nike |
| Nakanishi | Yoshiro | S/Sgt | 352 | Bangkwang List | 57 | Arrived Brangkassi Mar 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Brangkassi; Ban Pong | |
| Nakaoka | Kenji | Maj. | 356 | Bangkwang List | 57 | Arrived Bangkok Dec 42 then Kanburi from Aug 43. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Nakata | Takeo | Cpl | 358 | Bangkwang List | 57 | Arrived Kanburi Dec 44. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Kanchanaburi | |
| Nakatsuji | Chosaburo | Sgt | 359 | Bangkwang List | 57 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Chumpon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanburi; Chumphon | |
| Nakawa | Pte (became Cpl in Apr 45) | 1132 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 204 | Feb to Apr 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Base Hospital Wampo | ||
| Nakazawa | Shiro | Med Sgt | 360 | Bangkwang List | 57 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Chungkai, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong; Tamakan | |
| Namba | Kakutoro | L/Cpl | 361 | Bangkwang List | 58 | Arrived Nike Jan 44. Also at Onti. Final location shown: Ratburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki; Onti | |
| Namura | Workshop Engineer | Little Willie | 251 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 136 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: No date. Is linked with Nagata or Nakata. [This surname is clearly a dodgy best guess by the original witness.] & These two records at this number for Jonnie and Little Willy could be referring to the same individual since it is worded ambiguously: “u/I known as ‘Jonnie’ and ‘Little Willie’. However, looking at it now, I am more confident they were different with Jonnie being an engineer and Little Willie being a machinist. The date is Jun 43 at “Nong Pladuck, Siam”. & Oct 1942 to Mar 1944. & June 45. Camp Comdt. No.6 Camp. Previously C.O. of Gai Zai Yok. The fourth reference gives his rank as Capt but that attribution is doubtful. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.10 Serial No.939 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.128 Serial No.198 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.136 Serial No.255. | 70 | Bangkok; Kaorin; Nong Pladuk; Gai Zai Yok; Kaorin | |
| Nangu | Shun | Gunsoku | 363 | Bangkwang List | 58 | Arrived Tarsau, Oct 42. Also at Kinsayok, Krian Kria, Tonchan (Dec 43 to Apr 44), Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan | |
| Nanpo | Yotaro | Gunsoku | 364 | Bangkwang List | 58 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42. Also at Kanburi, Wanyai, Tamuang, Tamajo. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konyu; Kanburi, Wanyai, Tamuang, Tamajo; Saraburi | |
| Nashimoto | Korean Guard | 633 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 67 | Wampo South, Siam | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Wampo | ||
| Naslets | Odosan | Paul Robeson | 1412 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 2 | [This is odd because what I have written as the surname and given name are under one another follolwed by “Nicki” then the nicknaame. The notes says “Cook i/c Sawmill” and the way that is written could indicate that they are referring to four individuals but there is only one ref number. The location is “Takanoon (No.2 Group, Chungkai)”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki; Chunkai | |
| Natterer | Guard | Natterer | 964 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | There are three references to this individual. None offer any formal name. My original notes state: Illtreatment of Capt Pitt (British MO). Wampo Hospital, Siam. May 45. & Apr-Sep 44 [Probably the same individual named elsewhere as ‘The Natterer’ but there is little further information on his there either.] & 4 Aug [but no year is given. I am gong to assume this nickname is meant to be “Nattery” or “Natterer”. There is also ‘Nattering Norman’ in the list but nothing more to go on other than all three records relate to a guard on the Railway.] The camp is given as “No.1 Camp” then Nong Pladuk. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.70 Serial No.647 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.147 Serial No.334 | 60 | 62 Kilo; Longgi; Nong Pladuk; Kanchanaburi; Wampo | |
| Nihara | Seishaku | Gunsoku | 368 | Bangkwang List | 58 | Arrived Nong Pladuk from Soerabaya Nov 42. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk | |
| Nikaba | 5 Star Civilian Engineer | 897 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 6 | Jun 43. Nong Pladuk, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | ||
| Nikama | Medical sgt | Ju Ju | Bk | Finkmeyer | 145 | This was at Hintok River camp. This was at the end of the Railway work. He never said a word other than “oosh”. [I wonder if it is too much of a stretch to connect this guy with the Medical Sgt Okada who was at several camps including Hintok.ANSWER: Yes it is too much of a stretch.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hintok | |
| Ningy Bull | 3 Star Pte | Ningy Bull | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Nishimori | Shigeji | Cpl | 371 | Bangkwang List | 59 | Arrived Hindato Apr 43. Also at Changaraya, Mezali. Final location shown: Takalin. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Changaraya, Mezali; Takalin | |
| Nishimori | Yoshio | 2nd Lt | 372 | Bangkwang List | 59 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 44. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Nishimura | Katsumi | Med ord. Sr Pte | 373 | Bangkwang List | 59 | Arrived Kanburi Feb 42. Final location shown: as still at Kanburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Nishioka | Masatoshi | “5th Army Empl.” | 374 | Bangkwang List | 59 | Arrived Brangkassi May 45. Final location shown: Aperon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Kanchanaburi | |
| Nishitsuji | Fusio | Sgt | 375 | Bangkwang List | 59 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Mar 44. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Nishiyama | Hideji | Sgt-Maj | 376 | Bangkwang List | 60 | Arrived Banpong July 42. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Aperon from Nov 43 on. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Aperon | |
| Nobby | Medical Sgt | Nobby | 641 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 69 | Apr-Nov 43. | There is only one clear reference to this individual but one is tempted by the connection to the Med. Lt Hisashi NOBUO but that is a tenuous link. | N | Thailand; Tah Khinun | |
| Nobuo | Iijima | Sgt (Pay) | 90 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 164 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Believed to be in a Japanese hospital in Singapore at end of war. & See also p.186. Was involved in the beating of Lt Eric Lomax and 4 other offcrs. There were 2 NCOs and then another 4 offcrs who inc. Lts Armitage and Hawley who were bashed to death re: IJA investigation of a hidden radio at Kanchanaburi. This Jap was executed at end of war. [I am about 95% confident the surname is correct but I see other records use the given name of this and the Lt Matsui as their surnames.] | The second reference to this individual is in Lomax RW Man p. 110. Lomax describes him as a Sgt-Maj. | 50 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Nobusawa | Hisashi | Medical Lt | Dryface | 261 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 29 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Peetburi Camp [This is probably the same camp listed elsewhere as Petchaburi.] & Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. & This doctor ordered a parade of all the sick in the camp and selected a dozen whom he said must work. & Apr 43 to Nov 44. & No other info [This ‘doctor’ is referred to by Cam Forbes in ‘Hellfire’ p.322 where he was at Takanun. That is the basis on which I will add the locations details on the right.] His nickname is given as ‘Horse Doctor’ in two refs and as ‘Dryface’ in another. His full name is given in four of these refs making this one of the more positive identifications. | The other four references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.60 Serial No. & Forbes. ‘Hellfire’ p.322 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.173 Serial No.154 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.15 Serial No.110 | 88 | Banpong; Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan; Tamuang; Petchaburi; Petchaburi |
| Nobusawa | Pte 1st Cl | 256 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 137 | No other info except Wampo. There is a question mark next to the surname. | I would have liked to link this ref with Hisashi NOBUSAWA but the difference in the rank and the name (although this cd be a polite variation on Nobusawa) were enough to reject that. | N | Wampo; Wampo | ||
| Nobusomo | You | Korean | Poison Frog | 1 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | Was on RW from 42 to 43. Then transferred to Thailand POW HQ Nr. 10 Branch. | There is only one clear reference to this individual but one is tempted by the connection to the Med. Lt Hisashi NOBUO but that is a tenuous link. | N | Kuie; Rintin |
| Noguchi | Hideji | Medical Capt | 293 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 141 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Dec 43. 15 km from “Thakanun, Siam.” The original list offers two surnames with the note, “Probably Naguchi”. & There are several ref.s to this guy. On p.356 he is desc. As “one of the worst specimens we met in any camp.” He was responsible for the torture of Capt. Drower and I will desc. that in the notes from this book. & Arrived Banpong Nov 42. NOTE: This is the officer responsible for the terrible punishment of Capt. Bill Drower. The Bangkwang record shows him at “Pte. 1st class (ex. Capt.).” The date given for that is 20 Aug 45. The note says “Demoted to Pte. (in connection with Drower case).”. Also at Wanyai, Kanburi, Nakom Nayok, Banpong, Wanyai, then CO No.7 Branch Camp Kanburi from Dec 44. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & There is a photo of Saito btw pp.186 & 187. He gets mentioned on p.259 when he is in command of the officers’ camp at Kanchanaburi from 24 Jan 45. He is described on this page by a variety of terms. Toosey called him “a sadist of the worst type”; others called him an “arch bastard” and an ogre. A few other guards who were present at this camp at that time are listed and I will add them below. | The other three references to this individual are: Rivett Behind Bamboo p.376 & Bangkwang List p.60 & Summers on Toosey p.186. | 88 | Takenun; Kanchanaburi; Capt. Drower; Takenun | |
| Noguchi | Kenkichi | Civ [?] | 1216 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 61 | 10th Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 10th Sp Rly Tpt Unit, Thailand | |
| Noguchi | Takajiro | Capt | Bluebeard | Bk | Henning Doomed Bn | 296 | There are nine refs to this officer. They state: ‘Blue Beard’ was in Nakom Nayok at the end of the war and Henning describes an incident where POWs stole his bicycle to sell it to some Thais. & Date: Sep 44 to Jan 45. Also likely to be the same, the notes say, as Serial No.33 on List No.1 “Noguchi”. & Mar/May 1945 & The notes says “Reversed to 1st Pte”; I assume this means reverted to… Involved with punishment of Lt Martin and death of Capt Drover. Was held at Bangkwang Gaol which is in Thailand. & Between May and Aug 45. Mistreatment of PW, esp. Capt. Drower. This incident is discussed by Maj. James Jacobs. 8th Div. Sigs and ‘A’ Force in Pattie Wright’s ‘MotL’ on p.205. Capt Drower was kept in a hole for over 80 days where he attempted suicide but failed. As well as Capt. Noguchi, Lt Takasaki or ‘The Frog’, were implicated. Wright says Noguchi was tried and hanged at war’s end. & Beatings and torture at “Kanu No 2 Camp”. [See also ‘Blue Beard’. Record No.322.] [There was also an individual listed with this nickname on Ambon. Not much info but I will add the record. It MUST be a different person.] & Lt-Col. Anderson is described negotiating with this officer at end of war at Tamarkan. The main reason I’ve included it is b/c of the nickname. [But I see it is included under the spelling Noguchi which is less likely than this spelling of the surname which I have gone with now in the ‘Likely Surname’ column.] & Feb 45. & Arrived Chungkai May 44. This is VALUABLE evidence because I was confused about the nickname ‘Bluebeard’ and it is confusing since there were two Capt. Noguchis in the same area at the same time. However, if this Takajiro Noguchi is ‘Bluebeard’, Hideji Noguchi would not also have been known by that name.] He was promoted to Capt. in April 45. Also at Tamarkan, Nakom Nayok, “Prachemburi”. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.174 Serial No.162 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.322 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.30 Serial No.263 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.184 Serial No.33 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.32 Serial No.614 & 4000 Bowls p.75 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.265 Serial No.1103 & Bangkwang List p.60. | 90 | Capt Drower; Konyu; Nakom Nayok; Tamarkan; Kanchanaburi |
| Noguchi | Takeshi | Lt | 1217 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 61 | Siam KPT Toran Sec. A suspect wanted by the Dutch and held in NEI. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Nomura | Fumio | Capt | 381 | Bangkwang List | 61 | There are four references to this individual and they state: Arrived Kanburi April 43. Also at Konyu (May to July 43), Hindato, Nong Pladuk, Kaorin, Nakom Nayok. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Beating of bed patients Kaorin Oct 44-Mar 45 & Inhumane treatment resulting in severe physical suffering to PW at KAORIN Camp, Siam, between 20/09/1944 and 15/03/1945 & Siam POW Camp, Bangkok. Held at Outram Rd. Sentenced to 5 yrs on 3/10/46. & 7th Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team. & Oct 43. Tarso, Siam. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.376 Serial No.265 & Narrelle Morris List p.60 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.186 Serial No.1222 | 88 | Kanburi; Konyu; Hindato, Nong Pladuk, Kaorin, Nakom Nayok; Bangkok | |
| Nomura | Nobuo | Civ [?] | 1223 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 61 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 7th Sp. Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team. & Oct 43. Tarso, Siam. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 6 Serial No. 898 | 70 | Tarsau | |
| Nomura | Zenji | Sgt-Maj | 382 | Bangkwang List | 61 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang, Nakom Nayok. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Under “Appointment” the note is “Camp Comd”. & Feb 1 to 10 1944. I have added this link to Nomura Zenji b/c of the rank but it is possible it is Nomura Fumio and/or that they all refer to the same individual. The information adds “Honsho PW Camp”. & HQ Siam POW Camp, Bangkok. Held in Changi; wanted by Aust. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.30 Serial No.266 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.141 Serial No.288 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.61 Serial No.1224. | 88 | Banpong; Kanburi, Tamuang, Nakom Nayok; Bangkok | |
| Nonaka | Tetsuo | Interpreter | 383 | Bangkwang List | 61 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanburi, Nong Pladuk, Tamuang. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & This interpreter succeeded the kindly Matsushita at Nakom Pathong in “about April” 45. | The second reference to this individual is in Coates Story p. 133. | 88 | Banpong; Kanburi, Nong Pladuk, Tamuang; Nakom Patong | |
| Noro | Junichi | Sgt | Baldy | 384 | Bangkwang List | 61 | There are nine references to this individual and they state: Arrived “Wan Rau” Oct 42. Also at Takelin, “Alupining”, “Nam Chung”, Krian Kria, Chungkai. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & Is one of a line-up of guards photographed by a WGC survey party in October 45 at Neike, Burma. & & No other info & There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. & Arrived “Wan Rau” Oct 42. Also at Takelin, “Alupining”, “Nam Chung”, Krian Kria, Chungkai. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & Norro is “possibly same as Serial No; 107 List No.2”. Jun/Aug 45. & Siam POW Camp 5 Sub-Br. Siam. Held at Changi. Sentenced to 15 yrs 17/7/46. & Tha Kilen, Siam. Is referred to in Serial No.107 on List No.2. [I am confident now this nickname should be ‘Baldy’ because there is one reference to ‘Bandy’ and four references to ‘Baldy’. I think that tells me, ‘Bandy’ was either a typo of a misremembered detail.] | The other references to this individual are: TGG 2006 p.547 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.30 Serial No.267 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.7 Serial No.21 & TGG 2006 p.535 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.114 Serial No.410 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.61 Serial No.1226 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.62 Serial No.586. | 88 | “Wan Rau”; Takelin, “Alupining”, “Nam Chung”, Krian Kria, Chungkai; Niki; Nakom Nayak |
| Nozaki | Shinjiro | 2nd Lt | 385 | Bangkwang List | 61 | Arrived Tamuang March 45 (was there only for two months). Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan | |
| Nozawa | Kiichiro | Med WO | 386 | Bangkwang List | 61 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Kanburi (from May 43 to Dec 44), Tamuang (to Apr 45). Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Numada | Lt | 692 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 50 | Murder of Sgt O’Donnell. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | O’Donnell | ||
| Numasaki | 2 Star Pte | Bonzo | 587 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 62 | The note says he was “i/C of Camp”. Sep 43. Wang Yai; Thailand | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Wang Yai | |
| Numasawa | Mazao | L/Cpl | 387 | Bangkwang List | 62 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: No other info [The connection to Numasawa could be quite tenuous.] & Arrived Nike May 44 [I wonder if that rank is a typo for L/Cpl??]. Also at Outi. Final location shown: Ratburi . [The likelihood of this soldier being a Lt-Col and having only one entry here is very low indeed. So I suspect his real rank was L/Cpl. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 29 Serial No. 384 | 33 | Hintok; Nike; Outi; Ratburi | |
| Nutty | Guard | Nutty | 1501 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | There are two references to this individual. Neither gives a proper name. The original notes state: Nov 1942. Ludya. [See other entry for ‘Nutty’.] & The rank says “Jap (possibly Korean?) i/c Party. Early Nov 42. Notes say he “Was stationed at Ladiyat” and that he operated between the two locations on the right. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 215 Serial No. 1221 | 44 | Tarsau; Ludya; Kanchanaburi | |
| Oako | Sgt | 263 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 138 | Retention of Red Cross supplies. No date. But the camp is on the right. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | ||
| Obata | Yoshiro | Cpl | 388 | Bangkwang List | 62 | Arrived Kanburi with 9 Rly Regt Jan 43. Also at Aperon, Thanbyuzayat, Takiren. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Aperon; Thanbyuzayat; Takiren; Kanchanaburi | |
| Obinata | Hiroshi | Boofhead | 826 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 49 | The nickname for this original reference was ‘Buff’. There are multiple entries for Obinata Hiroshi aka ‘Buff’, ‘Buffhead’ or ‘Boofhead’ related to the Naoetsu camp in Japan. The result of those is that he was sentenced to death at a trial in Japan held between Nov 47 and Jan 48. The original information for this ref was: Beating of Pte Francis Naoetsu Camp, Camp 43 [I reckon the evidence is strong that this is the same guy as “Boofhead” but how he was connected with the Railway and Outram Rd, right now I cannot see so that has to be considered questionable.] | There are photos of this person at the NAA and one source of his conduct at Naoetsu is the affidavit of QX8979 L/Cpl William Jones, 8 Div. Sigs. | 66 | Naoetsu; Japan; Outram Rd | |
| Ochiai | Sakae | Civ [?] | 1243 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 62 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Ochino | Jap Sgt Maj | 58 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 85 | i/c Hal Tei Jul-Aug 45. Brutal treatment of Pte K. Moss, AAOC. “Songkra 294 Kilo” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Songkurai; Konkoyita | ||
| Oda | Kiichiro | QM Lt | 389 | Bangkwang List | 62 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Nong Pladuk Dec 42. Also at Kanburi, Hindato. Final location shown: Ubon. & Sep 43. Associate with Maj Chita in the torture and death of Lts Armitage and Hawley or Haughley. Was reported to be in Ubong, Indo-China at war’s end. & Illtreatment from Dec 42-Mar 45, “Non Pladuk – Tamarkan” as a “Q OFF 1 Gp Burma Siam Rly” & Siam POW Camp 1 Br Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by Aust. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.164 Serial No.90 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.30 Serial No.272 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.62 Serial No.1244. | 88 | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi, Hindato; Ubon; Tamarkan; Kanchanaburi; Lt Armitage; Lt Hawley | |
| Oda | Kunio | Capt | 1245 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 62 | Burma KPT S/West HQ. A suspect held in Rangoon, wanted by 17 WCIT. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Oily Hat | Oily Hat | 952 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | May-Jul 43. Tah Khinun, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Tah Khinun | ||
| Oka | Hiroji | Sgt | 395 | Bangkwang List | 63 | Arrived Kanburi March 44. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Kanchanaburi; Tamuan | |
| Okada | Fumio | Lt | More Squash or Fancy Pants | 288 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 32 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: Brutal beatings, “KANU Camp” [Most likely this is Okada Fumio. Called “Fancy Pants” but also “More Squash”] The surname was originally “OKIDA” for this record but I am changing it for the sake of this list. REMEMBER: spelling of Japanese names in records of original testimony is advisory only. & Arrived Nike from Soerabaya May 44. Also at Wanyai, Onti. Final location shown: Ratburi. & Nakom Pathom [sic] [Nakhon-Pathom] [Most likely this is Okada Fumio. Called “Fancy Pants” but also “More Squash”] & Illtreatment of PW [Most likely this is Okada Fumio. Called “Fancy Pants” but also “More Squash”] The surname was originally “OKUDA” for this record but I am changing it for the sake of this list. REMEMBER: spelling of Japanese names in records of original testimony is advisory only. & & He is referred to as being here at Ratburi when the end of the war came. & Illtreatment of PW [Most likely this is Okada Fumio. Called “Fancy Pants” but also “More Squash”] The surname was originally “OKUDA” for this record but I am changing it for the sake of this list. REMEMBER: spelling of Japanese names in records of original testimony is advisory only. | The other six references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.64 Serial No. & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.67 Serial No.880 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.81 Serial No.1238 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.26 Serial No.224 &Henning Doomed Bn p.245 Serial No. & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.1 Serial No.1258 | 88 | Tarsau; Hintok; Kinsayok; Nakhon Pathom; Wanyai; Onti; Ratburi |
| Okada | Seiichi | Med Sgt | Doctor Death | Bk | Reg Twigg | 297 | There are twelve refs to this individual, most of which centre around Konyu and Hintok. These references state: Twigg refers to him as the Konyu Kid’s sidekick but says he is referred to as ‘Doctor Death’ in a number of memoirs. Twigg says Okada “got ten years in a Japanese prison” – which would be quite accurate despite the actual sentence given. Twigg reckons ten years was “not a bad tariff for killing hundreds of men”. & Nov 42-Jan 43. Kanu & “Konu I Camp”. May to July 43. [Konyu is the link here.] & Arrived Nong Pladuk from Soerabaya March 42. Also at Konyu (Feb to Apr 43), Hintok (May to Sept 43), Kinsayok, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. & Beatings of PW at Tarsao, Hintok at Kinsyoke. [There is not a lot to go on here. This could be Okada Fumio or “Fancy Pants” but I think it is more likely Okada Seiichi or “Doctor Death” because of the reference to “Medical sgt”. Both were on the Railway at the Thailand end.] & “Hintock – Kinsyoke Taksao. Burma Siam Rly.” [I don’t know if that Taksao is right or if it is supposed to be Tarsau which is how I have listed it in the location column for now.] & & “Hintock – Kinsyoke Taksao. Burma Siam Rly.” [I don’t know if that Taksao is right or if it is supposed to be Tarsau which is how I have listed it in the location column for now.] & The information on his conviction and 10 year sentence shown on the right is in an endnote on H.V. Clarke’s contribution to this collection. & There is a very clear photo of ‘Dr Death’ in this book. On p.121 Pavillard describes Okada as “the very worst sort of sadistic bastard”. This was Kinsayok some time after the start of September 1943. & & I am not certain that ‘Dr Death’ is a name Weary uses. But there are multiple refs to him [see notes] and Forbes discusses this r/ship. HWR, Okada prob. saves Weary’s life at Kinsayok. | The other eleven references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.86 Serial No.66 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.257 Serial No.1041 & Bangkwang List p.63 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.41 Serial No.737 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.31 Serial No.279 &AWM54 1010/2/28 p.9 Serial No.44 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.9 Serial No.45 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.31 Serial No.279 & McCormack and Nelson p.44 & Pavillard ‘Bamboo Dr’ p.80 & Weary Diaries p.190. | 95 | Tarsau; Hintok; Kinsayok; Konyu; Hintok; Nakhon Pathom; Konyu |
| Okajima ? | Lieut | The Bull | 982 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 248 | There are two references to this nickname. In this ref the family name is the only one given and that is written “Akomina”, which is clearly a corruption. In the other, the family name is “Sasuki”. No given names are offered. One refers to a Lt and the other to an “Officer”. My notes on the first entry indicate that there were others known as ‘The Bull’ or something similar: The “Okajima ?” suggestion for the surname is in the original. This individual is a new player in ‘The Bull’ Sweepstakes. He is clearly the same individual listed earlier as Sasuki but this surname is very different and he is different from what I think might be 3 other individuals with this nickname. The comments on the other entry are: Two spellings of the surname are offered: Sasuki or Susuki. Dates are Aug 44 to Jan 45. [There are multiple entries for this nickname and clearly it was a common enough name but I cannot see links between this individual and the others with this name, even for Kaneshiro or Kanuzawa or Miyai who were names of men on the Railway.] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 118 Serial No. 449. | 44 | Kaorin | |
| Okama | Nitjikita | Interpreter | 1260 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 83 | Witness to death of Pte John Douglas. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Coates; Douglas; Batavia | |
| Okami | Hiroshi | Lt | 1304 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 65 | 55 Eng Rgt, Rangoon. Sentenced to death 21/3[/46]. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Okamoto | Shoichi | 2nd Lt | 1307 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 65 | There are two refs to this individual and the original notes state: A Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. Was a suspect. Held in Changi. Wanted by 11 WCIT & Mar to May 1943. One of these refs gives his rank as 2nd Lt and the other as what I have noted with a question mark as “civilian”. However, the status of civilian was often claimed by Japanese personnel at the end of the war and sometimes used to describe men we would say were “hostilities only” soldiers. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 138 Serial No. 263 | 66 | Gai Zai Yok | |
| Okamura | Kozoi | Sgt-Maj | Horse Head or Boof Head | 403 | Bangkwang List | 64 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Wanyai from Java Apr 43. Also at Kanburi, “Tahden”, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. & Feb/May 45 [There were three Boof Heads: one in Japan named Kanematsu; one in Sumatra named Rayama; and this guy, Okamura, who was on the Railway and stayed there till the end of the war.] Hold the press on that. It could be wrong!!! Okamura was accused of murdering POWs in Outram Rd in July 45 – possible but unlikely it was the same guy. & Jun 1944 to Mar 1945. Wore glasses. [I have inc. this b/c it is a clear link to the ‘Boofhead’ name with some alternative spellings of the surname: Okomura or Okimura. This record also shows where he went after the Railway but the way this is written is “Kaorin F.I.C.”, i.e., French Indo-China]. & No other info & “Murder of Aust Airmen at Outram Rd July 45” [Just take care with the stuff I have put in under the “Location Key Words”. I need to double check that.] | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.145 Serial No.328 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.137 Serial No.260 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.15 Serial No.111 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.31 Serial No.281. | 88 | Wanyai; Kanburi, “Tahden”, Tamuang; Saraburi; Kaorin; Indo-China |
| Okamura | Naoki | Civ [?] | 1327 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 66 | 4 Sp Rly Brd Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Okamura | Shigeki | Civ [?] | 1329 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 66 | 10 Sp Rly Brd Unit Siam. A suspect held in Changi; wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Okamura | Tetsujun | Sgt Maj | The Spitter or Spitting Gunso | 9 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “Death of Pte Bell. Severe beatings of PW with bamboo.”: & Was at Kuichi Aug 43. Transferred to Saigon and poss. Singapore in Feb 45 & Was Sgt Maj of Jap Military Police in Oct 43. Raped and mistreated female internees and tortured civilians. So probably not relevant to my list. HWR there is a G desc: “Fat, height 52″, bald, prominent eyes, thin broad mouth, clean shaven, heavy square jaw bones. On 27 May 44 was at Toungoo, but since believed to be returning to Japan.” | The other two references to this individual are AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 63 Serial No. 899 & AWM 1010/2/34 p.104 and Photo 64. | 75 | Saigon; Singapore; Burma; Tungoo; Kuishi |
| Okamura? | Boofhead | AWM2018.8 | 104 | This is from the testimony of NX35102 Alex Keith Barrett who was an Naoetsu Camp, Japan. There is also a listing for the same nickname with the surname Carniatsu. | I don’t know what to make of this reference. It could be Obinata or Okamura Kozoi | 75 | Thailand; Outram Rd | |||
| Okawa | Kisaburo | 2 Star Pte | Handle Bars | 397 | Bangkwang List | 63 | There are four references to this individual. He is described as a Pte in two and a Warrant Officer in one which uses only the nickname but places him at Songkurai. The original notes state: Arrived Udon Aug 44. Also at Banpong, Nike. Final location shown: Songkurai. & Sunkrai [Songkurai?] Have a look at the entry for ‘Mad Dog’, Ichino Muneo, above. This is from the same AWM testimony. I have updated the details here. The ref on the page for this guy is “S1115”. See p.70 of the PDF. [Sunkrai really is Songkurai] & (1) Unlawfully killing an Australian PW at SONGKRAI PW Camp, Siam, about 14/08/1945 (2) Inhumanely treated an Australian PW at SONGKRAI PW Camp, Siam, from about 22/07/1945 to about 14/08/1945 & The dates are May to Nov 1942 and there is a long list of campls along the Railway which I will list on the right. [There is not lot to go on here and this name which is clearly a corruption of something could refer to a lot of other names but the ones on the Railway which are closest are Okada and Okawa. The only “Pte” amongst those is ‘Handle Bars’ but even that is in dispute. He and the other two named with him were cited for “Beatings of PW”. | The other three references to this individual are: No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.17 Serial No.1410 & Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.130 Serial No.212 | 88 | Udon; Banpong, Nike; Songkurai; Wampo; Wun Lung; Wun Yeng: Cronthon; Wun Yeng; Tarri Nun; Tan Pii; Gai Zai Yok |
| Okaya | Jun | Gunsoku | 399 | Bangkwang List | 63 | There are two references to this individual. Both refer to Brangkassi and one refers to McCartney but my notes don’t give further information on that. This record states: Arrived Hindato. Also at Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/6/26 p. 52 Serial No. 719 | 77 | Hindato; Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Okimura | Tetsujun | Sgt | Dribbling Gunso, the Spitter or the Spitting Gunso | 136 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 13 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: The location is given as “Onte Camp”. The entry for ‘The Spitting Gunso’ is “Ontri Camp” so I am going with that and concluding these refs are to the same man. & The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. & July 1944. [There is also a record for ‘The Spitting Gunso’ but since gunso means Sgt or perhaps WO and this individual was a private as late as 1944, it seems likely that these were two separate individuals united by their love for expectoration.] & Ontri Camp, Thailand | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.251 Serial No.994 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.321 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.6 Serial No.1305. | 58 | Thailand; Ontri; Takanun; Bangkok |
| Okuda | Masateru | Med Capt. | 402 | Bangkwang List | 64 | Arrived at Tamuang as MO Dec 44 to Apr 45. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Tamuan | |
| Okuyama | Yokichi | Sgt | 404 | Bangkwang List | 64 | Arrived Konkoita from Soerabaya Apr 44. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Nakom Pathong; Konquita | |
| Old Sgt Maj | RSM | Old Sgt Major | 994 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | This guy was “i/c Jail”. The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Thailand | |
| Omi | Tadashi | Sgt-Maj | 406 | Bangkwang List | 64 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Anganau Apr 43. Also at Aperon. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & Beating Seaman Ebaugh & 100 Kilo Camp. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)–(7) [not charged with charges 2–7] & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.85 Serial No.56 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.32 Serial No.292 & there are two refs in the Narrelle Morris List with one of them being to an aborted trial. Omi was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging; that hanging took place on 25/02/1947. | 88 | 18 & 100 Kilos; Anganau; Aperon; Nakom Patong | |
| Omitso | Korean | 443 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 118 | Apr 43, Arrow Hill. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Arrow Hill | ||
| One Ear | One Ear | 1416 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 2 | Offences were at Rin Tin, Siam. The notes say he was in charge of “AUG 1943 Work Park (previously i/c Carpenters). | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Rin Tin | ||
| Ono | Chugo | Sgt-Maj | 409 | Bangkwang List | 65 | Arrived Konkoita July 44. Also at Nike. Final location shown: Ratburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Konquita; Niki | |
| Onodera | Shoji | L/Cpl | Green Pants | 296 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 33 | There are twelve refs to this indivdual who is described as a L/Cpl in two, a Korean clerk in one and simply a guard in another. The attribution of the nickname is clear although three instances where it is cited link that nickname to MORIMOTO Kenei. The twelve references state: Killing of coolies by injections Jan-Mar 44. & [This only deepens the mystery. I have just entered the details for Morimoto Kenei on this same list with the same nickname but the serial numbers are different. So is that evidence that there were two guys named ‘Green Pants’?] & 19 Group Medical Transport. Brutality and “killing coolies by injections Jan 44 Mar 44”. & Arrived Nike Dec 43. Also at Kanburi (Feb to June 44) Tamajao. Final location shown: “H.Q. Tai Patient Transport Unit” (from July 45). & Kli Klai – 100 Kilo Camp & [This is interesting because this is ‘The Black Prince’ and ‘King of the River’ but the name next to ‘Green Pants’ for other entries is Onodera Shoji. I am not sure what to make of that. But he is Korean; is it possible one was his Japanese name and one his Korean name?] [The use of this nickname does not make a lot of sense here; I think it is probably a case of mistaken identity and that a POW has confused Morimoto with Onodera] & Frequent bashings at No.1 Mobile Camp, Burma. [See also Onodera Shoji.] The family name here was first listed as “MORIMOTO” but I have changed it for the sake of the record here. & “Kanchanaburi, Siam” [Interesting this spelling and not ‘Kanburi’ is used.] & Murder of coolies by injection. “Taimonta (294 kilos)” & Feb to Aug 45. [Either the rank is wrong here or this is another ‘Green Pants’ who was Korean.] | The other eleven references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.65 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.26 Serial No.226 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.11 Serial No.72 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.17 Serial No.1406 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.34 Serial No.652 and 733 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.5 Serial No.888 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.88 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.172 Serial No.146 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.195 Serial No.1335 & p. Serial No. & p. Serial No. | 88 | 100 Kilo; Kli Klai; Kanchanaburi; Taimonta; Chumphon; Bantako |
| Orihara | 1339 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 195 | Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |||
| Ornadella | Sgt | Rubber Neck | 934 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10 | The description here says “‘Rubber Neck’ is about 5’2″, stout and wears glasses.” The note also says that he was “i/c Camp”. The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam” | There was a ‘Rubber Neck’ in Japan as well as a ‘Little Rubber Neck’. Both seemed to be in the Kawasaki No.3 camp in the Tokyo area. Nicknames tended to be repeated and reused so there is no guarantee this was the same individual, particularly since there was no proper name given with this record. Also, there was a guard known as ‘Rubber Lips’ on the Railway and this could be a confused reference to him. | ? | Kanchanaburi | |
| Osaka | Jinnosuke | Civ [?] | 1357 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 67 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit. A suspect held at Changi. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Osakada | Yutaka | Korean Guard | Dog Face | 298 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 33 | June-Sept 42. Cycle Camp Batavia. | There are two refs to this Korean giving both his family and given names. This record also gives the nickname. There is no other information in the second record which is from the same document, p.9, Serial No.290. This is not a Railway reference but I am leaving it in the list because of the entry that follows. | 70 | Batavia; Cycle Camp |
| Osakada | Yutaka | Capt | 1358 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 67 | There are two refs to this individual, both of which give his family and given names. I have kept these refs separate from the Korean guard listed under the same name because the rank is so different. It is my feeling that rank was one detail about their captors that POWs remembered fairly accurately. The two references state: Siam POW Camp 2 Br Siam. Held in Changi. Wanted by Aust. [This one is interesting both b/c of the difference in the ranks attributed to the individual and the fact that this was one guard who appears to have moved from Batavia to Thailand; it is possible the “Capt” in this record is wrong but it is exactly that way in the original.] & Arrived Kanchanaburi Aug 42. Also at Tamarkan, Rintin, Nong Pladuk, Aperon, Kinsayok. Final location shown: Kaorin. | The second reference to this individual is in the Bangkwang List p.65. | 70 | Kanchanaburi; Tamarkan; Rintin; Nong Pladuk; Aperon; Kinsayok; Kaorin | |
| Osaki | Korean (Cook or Interpreter) | 1045 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 257 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: The location is listed as “Ban Pong” with the comment “Later moved to Kanchanaburi”. The date is May 43. & Apr-Jul 43. “Tarso, Siam.” “Lived at one time in Bangkok.Speaks English well but has accent. Fond of reading English books. Wears spectacles. Walk with curious springy step. NOTE: May be same as Osaki, Serial No.112, List No.2” & Tarso Camp, Group 4. & Tarso Camp & Apr-Jul 43. Tarso, Siam. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.117 Serial No.441 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.167 Serial No.112 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.29 Serial No.1527 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.6 Serial No.901. Tarsau is mentioned as a location in four of these records but there is confusion over whether the individual was a Korean cook or an interpreter. He is listed in one as a “Civilian Interpreter” but many of the Koreans claimed to be civilians at the end of the war and that carries little weight. It is possible he was a cook who also acted as an interpreter at times. The family names is given in all five records although spelt as Oseki and Oseiki in two records. However, that is in the ball park as far as these references are concerned since spellings of foreign names was done phonetically. I should also note, the term Korean is used in only one record. | 33 | Kanchanaburi; Ban Pong; Tarsau | ||
| Osato | Yoshio | Lt | 413 | Bangkwang List | 65 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Chungkai, Kanchanaburi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Tamuang. & Retention of Red Cross supplies. No date. But the camp is on the right. & Camp Comdt, Jun-Nov 42, Ban Pong, Siam. Desc is “Height 5’10”, heavily built.” & 23 Oct 43. All four records include the rank of Lt and the family name. Only this Bangkwang record provides his given name but I see that as a fair degree of corroboration. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.138 Serial No.263 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.64 Serial No.603 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.13 Serial No.1424 | 75 | Chungkai; Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk; Tamuang; Ban Pong | |
| Osawa | Heyi | Korean QM clerk | Hatcher Face | 59 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 85 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: That is how the nickname is written: NOT ‘Hatchet Face’ although that makes more sense. Oct-Nov 45 [Yes. Those dates are correct!] Punishment of Capt. Biggs. & NOTE: Gunsoku means “civilian employee” so it is highly likely this individual was Korean. Arrived Chungkai Oct 42. Also at Tamarkan. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & July 43 at 30 Kilo Camp, Burma and July 44 to Aug 45 at Chungkai. Desc: “Reported to be a very small man, about 5 ft. 2 ins.) [The closest connection I can see is to Osawa or ‘Hatchet Face’ but that is a tenuous link. I will put that in as the Likely Surname just as a holding strategy but the connection is Korean at Chunkai but the time-frame is probably out.] & 1 Apr 43. “Unjusitified violence to Capt McCulloch. [Ironic that these two entries re: Osawa are consecutive.] & Sep 43. “Associated with Lieut. (or Capt) Kokabu, Serial No.89 in illtreatment of PWs”. The surnames offered are “Massawa (?) or Osawa”. & Aug 43. & Sep 44 “Konquita Camp, Siam” | The other six references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.67 Serial No.415 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.172 Serial No.141 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.85 Serial No.60 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.164 Serial No.94 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.167 Serial No.114 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.64 Serial No.598. There is a high level of consistenced in these references showing that ‘Hatchet Face’ was a Korean. The given name is provided only by the Bangkwang list but that is not unusual since he was formally processed there. Variations on the family name are Yasta and Massawa. I see also that John Coast mentions him in ‘Railroad of Death’, p.216: Coast was at ‘Kamburi’ from 19 Feb 45 to end of war. He is talking here about the changing behaviour of the Korean guards as the course of the war became obvious to all. ‘Hatchet Face’ invited one of the interpreters to kill Capt Hideji NOGUCHI and then escape with the Korean. “Asawa, who had been a swine at Chungkai where he’d gone by the name of ‘Hatchet Face’ now outdid us in abuse of the Nips.” | 88 | Chungkai; Tamarkan; Nakom Nayak; 30 Kilo; Konkoita; Tamuang |
| Oshima | Heishoku | Mil. Civ. | 415 | Bangkwang List | 66 | Arrived Kinsayok from Soerabya Feb 43. Also at Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Oswald | WO | Oswald | 469 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 121 | “W.O. i/c Party”. 18 Mar 43. “Short, tubby, wears glasses. NOTE: May be same as Serial No.66 I.B.T. Repro List No.1”. “Konu, Siam.” | I suspect ‘Oswald’ and ‘Little Oswald’ are the same person but they could be different. The affidavit of Maj. Henry J. Marsh, RASC in the Usuki/Hiramatsu trial papers refers to “Nakamura Shoi” as “Oswald”. Marsh was at Konyu 2 where Nakamura was in charge of 1,000 PW. He was part of Otsuka butai. He was brutal and kept 300 PW at work for 36 hours in a stretch on one occasion. | 44 | Konyu | |
| Ota | Shoichi | Sgt-Maj | 418 | Bangkwang List | 66 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat from Java Jan 43. Also at “Payatonsu”, Nakom Patong. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat from Java; “Payatonsu”; Nakom Patong; Bangkok | |
| Otake | Yuichiro | Lt | 419 | Bangkwang List | 66 | Arrived Kanburi June 44. Also at Chungkai, Krian Krai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanburi; Chungkai, Krian Krai; Tamuang | |
| Otsuki | Isamu | Capt | 421 | Bangkwang List | 67 | Arrived Bangkok Jan 42. Served with 5 Sp. Rly Unit and 7th Rly Regt. Final location shown: “Paknampo”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; 5 Sp. Rly Unit; 7th Rly Regt; “Paknampo” | |
| Otsuki | Masao | 3 Star Pte | 422 | Bangkwang List | 67 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Dec 44. Also at Songkurai. Final location shown: Banpong. & 29 Indep Mixed Art Bde Siam. Convicted; held in Changi. Got 18 yrs on 13.7.47; commuted to 5 yrs on 20.1.47. & (1) Unlawfully killing an Australian PW at SONGKRAI PW Camp, Siam, about 14/08/1945 (2) [not charged with charge 2] & “Implicated with W/O OKAWA in torture and bayonetting of Pte DURKIN.” | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p.69 Serial No.1387 & Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.33 Serial No.302. Otsuki was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 18 years. | 77 | Ban Pong; Songkrai; Burma; Pte Durkin | |
| Ouichi | Masayoshi | S/M | 1391 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 69 | 9 Rly Regt. A suspected in jail in Rangoon. Wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Oyama | Seikyo | “Kor. (Civ.)” | Petrol Willie or Willy | 423? | Bangkwang List | 67 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43. Also at 80 Kilo, Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)–(7) [not charged with charges 2–7] Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942. & 3 May 43 and “possibly throughout 1944”. Looks like he was in charge of petrol or transport. Also was at “Misituti camp” but I cannot see any reference to that. The location is given as “Conchanalin (probably Kanchanaburi, Siam)”. [I have made a link to another Oyama but there is not a lot of evidence to support it.] & Key info on right. & Shooting of Sgt O’Donnell and others. [Which was at the 18 Kilo Camp, Burma] | The other four references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.137 Serial No.261 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.75 Serial No.1070 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.68 Serial No.1091. He is identified as Oyama in three of these records and ‘Petrol Willie’ or ‘Willy’ in all but the formal entry for the Morris list. Oyama was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 6 years. | 88 | Thanbyuzayat; 18 & 80 Kilo; Kanchanaburi; Tamuang; Niki; Nakom Pathong; Bangkok |
| Oyama | Susumu | Civ [?] | [Given name cd be Samman] | 1395 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 69 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit. A suspect held at Changi. Wanted by 11 Team. Note: there is a separate listing at No.1394 for Oyama Seikyo but the details are identical to the Morris List. & Was at Rintin Feb to May 43 then at Kuichi then transferred to Indo-China in March 45. | #REF! | 44 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit; Rintin: Kuichi; Indo-China |
| Pappy | Major | Pappy | 1272 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 2 | Kanburi | There are two almost identical refs to this individual, only the location varies with the Dai Ni camp added to the second ref which is in this same document, p.84, Serial No.1272. | 44 | Thailand; Kanchanaburi; “Dai Ni Coolie Camp, Kanburi” | |
| Patches | Sgt | Patches | 1529 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 106 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Dai Ni Coolie Camp [Kanburi] & Beatings Malaya | The second reference to this individual is in No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 29 Serial No. 1529 | 44 | Malaya; ; Kanchanaburi | |
| Pinto Pete | Korean | Pinto Pete | 968 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 15 | 2 Apr 45. Nakorn Mayok, Siam. He is described as 5’4″, thick set. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Nayak; Thailand | |
| Pocket Atlas | Guard | Pocket Atlas | 1500 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | Aug-Oct 43. 228 and 245 Kilo, Shit Creek Near Dha Khanun, Burma/Siam Railway. [The placenames don’t correspond with the placenames I have at these mileposts from the detailed vertical map.] | There was a ‘Charles Atlas’ and a ‘Pocket Atlas’. The variation suggests both could have been at the same camp. HWR, it looks likely ‘Pocket Atlas’ was at the Burma end and this individual more at the Thai end of the RW. I like the ref to ‘Shit Creek’. This is most likely a place referred to as ‘Shit Pit’ and was, I believe in Burma. There is a reference to a placename like Shitpyu which I cannot locate right now. I hope to return to this. | N | 245 Kilo; 228 Kilo | |
| Pokuhara | Korean Guard (acted as QM) | 116 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 167 | June 44. “This man is reported to have opened shop at Tah Muang village as a civilian.” [This surname is VERY questionable and I cannot see a single recurrence of it. The only other Korean at Kaorin was Takata and the ones at Tamuan are nothing similar.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan; Kaorin; Wang Kanai | ||
| Pretty Boy | Guard | Pretty Boy | 776 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 56 | Illtreatment of Pte Saffer [I thought this unusual nickname might be linked to ‘Cockatoo’ but it’s not.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Saffer; Japan; Takofu | |
| Putrid | Private | Putrid | Bk | I.D. Peek | 50 | Peek encountered Putrid on a barge-trip from Wampo to Tarsau in about Nov. 42. He was “a spiteful little bully”. He was “lowest in the pecking order” in their camp. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo; Tarsau | |
| Rabbit Face | Jap 2 Star Pte | Rabbit Face | 348 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 149 | Aug 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 62 Kilo; Longgi | |
| Rat Face | Rat Face | 931 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 9 | Attempted murder of Pte Livesy and beating of Pte Davies. 110 Kilo Camp. 1943 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Livesy; Pte Davies; Burma; 110 Kilo | ||
| Rayama | Tokuichi | Korean Guard | Bone Head or Boof Head or Buff Head | 1130 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 73 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Beating PWs at 75 and 105 Kilo Camps. & Forcing sick PW to work, Mar Dec 43. & No other info | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.77 Serial No.1101 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.77 Serial No.1106. I would say that either ‘Boofhead’ was a very common nickname or there was a lot of confusion over who was and who was not known by this name. | 55 | 75 & 100 Kilos |
| Resija | Sgt ? | The Mad Gunso or the Mad Sgt | 149 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 173 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Feb to Sep 43. [Gunso means Sgt and the link is the camp.] & See also Serial No.149 List No.2 | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 118 Serial No. 446 | 50 | 211 Kilo; Takenun; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Rickshaw | Guard | Rickshaw | 1123 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 267 | Oct 43. “Small Engineer’s Camp above 248 Kilo Camp, Siam” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 248 Kilo | |
| Rowdy | Rowdy | 785 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 56 | Beatings of PW at Kinsayok July 43 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok | ||
| Rufus | Korean Guard | Rufus | 1313 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 199 | 1942 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamakan | |
| Sahano | ??Ginzo | Sgt | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 135 | I think that given name might be a corruption of Gunso, but that is just speculation. This guy was at Tamarkan from 43 to 45. He is only quoted briefly speaking about S/M Saito. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamakan | |
| Sahkai | Nizo | Cpl | 791 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 57 | Camp HQ Haitins Supply Depot. Oct 42 to Nov 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Brangkassi; Kinsayok | |
| Saito | Hideo | Capt | 1411 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 70 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 10 Team & 4 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team & I/c Base Hospital in Siam. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p.70 Serial No.1424 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.6 Serial No.903. | 55 | Thailand; Kanchanaburi | |
| Saito | Teruo | Sgt-Maj | 431 | Bangkwang List | 68 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Tamarkan, Wanyai, Nong Pladuk, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang (May 45 on). This guard id given a very detailed part in Summers bio of Lt-Col. Toosey. & See also p.6. This was a guard who was 2IC at Tamarkan with Lt-Col. Philip Toosey. At the end of the war, Toosey vouched for him and saved him from war crimes investigations. The camp is referred to as “the bridge camp” and I am sure that will be clarified later. The scene on p.2 describes the former guard seeking to meet the former PW and thank him in person for his honesty and kindness. There is a photo of Saito btw pp.186 & 187. [I don’t see any other reference to this particular guard. On p.135 Saito is described as 32 y.o. and a regular army man. Saito was strict but “he was honest and fair”. There is a ref to this in the Goetz Holmes book on p.155 but she says David Boyle went to Tokyo to testify and that is probably wrong.] | The second reference to this individual is in Summers on Toosey p.2. | 88 | Nong Pladuk; Tamarkan; Wanyai; Nong Pladuk; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Saito | Toshio | Civ [?] | 1418 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 70 | 4 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Saito | Yoneji | Civ [?] | 1419 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 70 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. A suspect held at Changi; wanted by 11 Team | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Saito | Sgt | 911 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 7 | Lonsi, 62 Kilos from Thabyuzayat, Burma. One of the reasons for including this is the description of the guy: but it’s quite generic when I look at it: 5’6″ about 160 lbs. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 62 Kilo; Burma. | ||
| Saka | Seinan | 2nd Lt | 432? | Bangkwang List | 68 | Arrived Nakom Patong Hospital July 45. Final location shown: attached to staff of that hospital at Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Sakai | Katsuyuki | Capt | 433? | Bangkwang List | 68 | Arrived Banpong June 45. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong | |
| Sakamoto | Kichinosuke | S.M. | 1432 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 71 | 5 Rly Regt Siam. A suspect held in Changi, wanted by 11 Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sakamoto | Saburo | Sr Pte | 435 | Bangkwang List | 68 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Sept 42 and served with 9 Rly Regt till Nov 44. [? The next comment suggests these details are not entirely accurate.] & 4 Sp Rly Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 71 Serial No. 1433 | 80 | Ban Pong; Takilin | |
| Sakamoto | Sukeo | S/Sgt | 436 | Bangkwang List | 69 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Sept 42 and served with 9 Rly Regt till Nov 44. [? The next comment suggests these details are not entirely accurate.] & 4 Sp Rly Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 71 Serial No. 1437 | 80 | Hindato; Ubon | |
| Sakamoto | Takeo | Interpreter | 801 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 57 | Torture of “Wawn” and Crew. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Batavia | |
| Sakano | Ginzo | Sgt-Maj | White Slug | 1099 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 90 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: Railway & There is a list of guards and the sentences they received given on this page. & Arrived Thanbyuzayat, Jan 43. Also at Aperon, Chungkai, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. & No other info & Aug 45. & Tried in Singapore 5 yrs imprisonment & Siam POW Camp 2 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Johore. He had been sentenced to 5 yrs on 27/9/46. | The other references to this individual are: TGG (206) p.535 & Bangkwang List p.69 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.92 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.169 Serial No.119 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.56 Serial No.1099 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.71 Serial No.1441. | 90 | Thanbyuzayat; Aperon, Chungkai, Tamarkan; Tamuang |
| Sakomoto | Sakurai | Korean guard | Snake Hips | 1555 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 108 | There are six references to this individual and they state: Tamuan Camp; Beating of Maj. “Grimer” and OR Mar Jun 45. [Tamuan is at the 39km mark from Non-Pladuk which as at the start of the Thailand end of the Railway] & Tamuan; beating Maj. “Griner” & “Beating of Maj Griener & OR Mar June 45.” & Arrived Nong Pladuk Oct 42. Also at Kanburi, . Final location shown: Bangkok. & I know there are other records for ‘Snake Hips’ but this one is interesting since it offers the follows options for his actual surname: Sakamoto, Sigamoto or Shigemoto. His offences are listed as May-Jul 43 at “Toncha, Siam” and I am going to assume that is Tonchan. & May-Jul 43. Toncha, Siam. [Was linked with ‘Snake Hips’] | The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.57 Serial No.931 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.12 Serial No.952 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.111 Serial No.409 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.79 Serial No.1502 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.144 Serial No.318. This individual’s full name is given only in the Bangkwang list. He is identified as Shikomoto and Sikimoto in other entries but the only entry that does not include the nickname is that from Bangkwang. | 63 | Maj. Greiner; Tamuan; Nong Pladuk; Tonchan |
| Sakurai | Tomiji | Med Sgt-Maj | 440 | Bangkwang List | 69 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42 and served with 9 Rly Regt till Nov 44. Final location shown: 4 Rly Regt at Takiren. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong | |
| Sama Sama | Cpl | Sama Sama | 1324 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 201 | Mar to Aug 44. No.2 Camp at Kanchanaburi No.2 Camp. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | |
| Samayama | Korean | Lady Face or Red Indian | 495 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | There are two refs to this individual although this one has the location and the nickname ‘Lady Face’ without a family name. The second states: Severe beatings at 112 Kilo Siding, Burma, Sept 43 and offers two nicknames. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 62 Serial No. 1021 | 58 | Burma; No.1 Mobile Unit | |
| Sasaki | 2 Star Pte | 1173 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 209 | May 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Atang Drivers Camp; Tarsau | ||
| Sasaki | Lt-Col. | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 213 | Was CO of 5th Railway Reg. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 5th Rly Regt | ||
| Sasamoto | Kyoshi | Med Ord. | 442 | Bangkwang List | 69 | Arrived Banpong March 43. Final location shown: Still at Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Nakom Nayok | |
| Sato | Kenkichi | Civ [?] | 1481 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 73 | 4 Sp Rly Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Kitaro | Capt | 446 | Bangkwang List | 71 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Apr 43. Also at Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & Siam POW Camp Nakorn Patom. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 73 Serial No. 1484 | 88 | Kanchanaburi; Nakom Pathong | |
| Sato | Masao | S.M. | 1487 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 73 | 5 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Petchaburi | |
| Sato | Minoru | Civ [?] | 1488 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 73 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Naoaki | Sgt | 448 | Bangkwang List | 71 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Dec 42. Also at Aperon, Thanbyuzayat, Tamuang. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Aperon; Thanbyuzayat; Tamuang; Petchaburi | |
| Sato | Nobumasa | Civ [?] | 1489 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 73 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Sadao | L/Cpl | 1490 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 73 | 5 Rly Regt Kiri Kan Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 17 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Krian Krai | |
| Sato | Setsuzo | Civ [?] | 1493 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 74 | 4 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Shigemitsu | Civ [?] | 1494 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 74 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Takeo | Sgt Maj | The German | 5 | RR Testimony | 63 | There are four references to this individual who was held at Singapore at the end of the war. The other refs relate to Singapore and Outram Rd. | This nickname is mentioned in three of the four refs as are his family name and given name. This is the most vague ref and (come to think of it) I am not convinced he was on the Railway. | 90 | Singapore |
| Sato | Tetsuo | Cpl | 450 | Bangkwang List | 71 | Arrived Konkoita Apr 44. Final location shown: Rajburi [was not Cpl till after surrender]. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konquita | |
| Sato | Tsutomu | Capt | 1498 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 74 | 5 Sp Rly Regt Kiri Kan Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Krian Krai; Krian Krai | |
| Sato | Umeji | Civ [?] | 1503 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 74 | [An alternative name is listed as SAWADA Umeji] 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Sato | Yoshiko | Sgt | 325 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 36 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “Torture of John Douglas, prior to execution at Sourabya.” & 1/05/1943. “Torture of Br.itish PW. Tarso PW Camp.” & Sep 43. Tarso, Siam. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.85 Serial No.65 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.65 Serial No.608. | 88 | Douglas; Sourabya; Tarsau; Thailand | |
| Schoolmaster | Schoolmaster | 609 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 65 | Jun-Dec 44. Ga Zai Yok, Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Gai Zai Yok | ||
| Sekiguchi | Toshio | L/Cpl | 453 | Bangkwang List | 72 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 44. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Senda | Chudo | Korean Guard | 455 | Bangkwang List | 72 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Burma Nov 42; on RW Dec 42. Also at 18, 40, 45 30, 62 84, 105 & 115 Kilo camps. Final location shown: Tamarkan NOTE: He was court-martialled from Dec 43 to Feb 44 in Bangkok. & Implicated with shooting of Sgt O’Donnell at 18 Kilo Camp, Burma. & Korean name: Chun Su Do. Siam POW Camp 4 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.63 Serial No.1027 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.75 Serial No.1519. | 77 | 18, 40, 45 30, 62 84, 105 & 115 Kilo camps; Tamarkan | |
| Senda | Kunihisa | Lt | 1520 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 75 | 5 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Shibahara | Tetzuo | Lt | 457 | Bangkwang List | 72 | Arrived Nike May 44. Also at Onti. Final location shown: “Rabury”, surely Ratburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki; Onti | |
| Shibata | Tokizo | Cpl | 458 | Bangkwang List | 73 | Arrived Songkurai May 45. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Songkrai; Ban Pong | |
| Shigeguchi | Hisei | Korean Guard | 460 | Bangkwang List | 73 | Arrived Tonchan from Oct 42 to June 43. Also at Rintin, Tampi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan; Rintin, Tampi, Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Shigemitsu | Eichu | Korean Guard | 461 | Bangkwang List | 73 | Arrived Kinsayok Oct 42. Also at Nong Pladuk, Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; Nong Pladuk; Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Shigemoto | Karukichi | Sgt | 462 | Bangkwang List | 73 | Arrived Wagale Jan 43. Also at Anakuan, 26, 45, 60, 70, 80, 90, 108, 116 & 130 Kilo camps, Anganau, Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wagale; Anakuan; 26, 45, 60, 70, 80, 90, 108, 116 & 130 Kilo camps; Anganau; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Nayak | |
| Shikurami | Korean | 69 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 86 | 15/08/1943 “Kuiche” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 192 Kilo; Kuishi | ||
| Shima | Y | Lt or Capt | Cheena or Cheana | 103 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 11 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: Beatings of Bell and Davis June 42. & Knowledge of execution of 8 PW. Tavoy Aerodrome. [I suspect this may be the same as Lt Shima.] & i/c Tavoy Camp & execution of 8 personnel 8 June 42. & Signed death warrant for execution of Bell and Davis. “i/c PW Camp Burma”. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.60 Serial No.847 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.11 Serial No.102 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.60 Serial No.843 | 75 | Bell; Davis; Burma; Mergui; Tavoy; Thanbyuzayat |
| Shima | Y | Capt | China | 109 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 11 | “Countenanced beatings Lt Wagstaff at Tavoy [Aerodrome].” | Surely this record is wrong. I don’t think there is any Japanese family name ‘China’. So it could be a corruption of something else like ‘Chiba’ or ‘Chuma’ or even ‘Chida’. Three guards were associated with the beating of Lt Wagstaff but I cannot find any other information about him or the incident. See the entry for Shima Y. | N | Burma; Tavoy |
| Shima | Y | Korean Guard | 1295 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 198 | Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. The offences took place at Kanchanburi Aerodrome Camp. [I have had a good look for the list for connections with this and the three other Koreans linked to the deaths of Hawley and Armitage and cannot find any link. Perhaps a name search may reveal something more.] | The name is listed also as “Shimoe??” There is a strong temptation to connect this to Shima Y or Shimano Yukio but the difference in the rank is so significant as to deter me from doing so. There is no name in this list which is even close to “Chemoy”. | 44 | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Kanchanaburi | |
| Shimano | Yukio | Cpl | 1549 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 76 | 11 Rly Regt Chumporn Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 12 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Chumphon | |
| Shimizu | Kintaro | Civ [?] | 1552 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 76 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Shimizu | Kuytaro | Sgt-Maj | 465 | Bangkwang List | 74 | Arrived Kanburi May 44. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Tamuan | |
| Shimizu | Sakuji | Civ [?] | 1553 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 76 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Shimojo | Harakichi | Sgt Maj | 1559 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 77 | There are six references to this individual and they state: Siam POW Camp 7 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to Life. 11.4.47. & (1) Inhumanely treated PW employed on construction of Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUZAYAT, BURMA and NIKI, Siam, between January 1943 and February 1944 (2) Inhumane treatment of PW in Siam in or about the month of August 1945 while concerned in the movement of PW from Kamburi to Nakon Nayok & Shimojo was sentenced to 4 yrs by a British tribunal in Singapore in July 46 then tried by the Australian. His death sentence was later commuted. & Date: Sep 43. & He was a “notorious bash-artist” suffering from secondary syphilis; he delighted in venting his suffering on the prisoners. “He had the face of a cartoonist’s ogre and would have been a howling success as the sinister henchman of Fu-Manchu.” [N.B. Rivett moved to Tamarkan in early 44. He and all the officers was moved to Kanchanaburi in Feb. 45. See the outcome for Shimojo desc. by Narrelle Morris: sentenced to death, commuted to life.] & Was at Kanchanaburi from 24 January 45 and on. He was Noguchi’s partner in crime. At this camp at this time there were 98 lt-cols: see p.260 of Toosey. | The other five references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List & Wilson et.al. ‘JWC’ p.101 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.197 Serial No.1290 & Rivett Behind Bamboo p.357 & Summers on Toosey p.259. Shimojo was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death by hanging and I would have to say that is unusual: only three official refs (and one of those being from the Morris list) to an individual leading to a death sentence although the Wilson information says his death sentence was commuted. | 88 | 131 Kilo; Kanchanaburi | |
| Shimura | Shigeo | Sgt | 468 | Bangkwang List | 74 | Arrived Nakom Patong March 44. Final location shown: stilll at Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Shindo | Yoshio | Cpl | 1567 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 77 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Shingae | Isao | Sgt | 470 | Bangkwang List | 74 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Sept 42. Also at Mezali, Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Nong Pladuk. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Mezali; Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Nong Pladuk | |
| Shinkai | Eiichi | Cpl | 472 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived Kanburi Nov 43. Also at Banpong, Brangkassi, Tamajau, Kinsayok. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanburi; Banpong, Brangkassi, Tamajau, Kinsayok; Bangkok | |
| Shintani | Sotoo | Capt | 473 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived 209 Kilo from May to Dec 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 209 Kilo | |
| Shinya | Chusuke | Med Assist L/Cpl | 471 | Bangkwang List | 74 | Arrived Chungkai Dec 44. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; 209 Kilo | |
| Shiragami | Kikuji | Sgt-Maj | 474 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Banpong (i/c Sept 42 to May 43), Kanburi, sailed to Japan July 44 to Jan 45, Tamuang (i/c Jan to May 45). Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Banpong; Kanburi; sailed to Japan July 44 to Jan 45; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Shirahara | Shyoko | Guard | 475 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at Lepau, “Unasali”, “Chankaraya”, Tamarkan, Kanburi, “Kirikanta”. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Lepau; “Unasali”; “Chankaraya”; Tamarkan; Kanburi; “Kirikanta”; Petchaburi | |
| Shirakawa | Eizo | Guard | 476 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Chungkai, Takanun, Tamarkan; Tamuang | |
| Shirakawa | Jinki | Gunsoku | 478 | Bangkwang List | 75 | Arrived Chungkai Oct 42. Also at Banpong, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Banpong, Tamarkan; Petchaburi | |
| Shirakawa | Rakushaku | Korean Guard | Leggins | 1102 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 56 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: No location info but note says: “Tried in Malaya 18 yrs imprisonment.” & No info. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to 18 yrs. & ?? Tried in Malaya | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/43 p.78 Serial No.1587 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.90 Serial No.1102. | 90 | Held in Changi |
| Shiroyama | Kige | Mil. Civ. | 480 | Bangkwang List | 76 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Oct 42. Also at Kanburi, Nakom Patong, Tamuang, 17 Kilo. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi, Nakom Patong, Tamuang, 17 Kilo; Bangkok | |
| Shoto | Scoto | Cpl | Black Corporal | 861 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 61 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Beatings of PW Phetburi & Bashing PWs & i/c No.4 Party. Mar to May 45. Aerodrome at Petchaburi. I have included this b/c of this desc: “Small, squat, hysterical, sullen, cowardly, vicious.” | The other two references to this individual are: No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.5 Serial No.1301 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.215 Serial No.1225. All three refs use this nickname; this first ref lists the family name as shown in black and the other gives the family name and given name as shown here in red. Relatively speaking, that is a fairly firm identification. | 70 | Petchaburi |
| Shuhara | Shosaburo | S.M. | 1592 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 78 | 9th Rly Regt. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 9th Rly Regt | |
| Sigamoto | Lizard Eyes | 1437 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | 15th July 1943. Kinsayok | While there is only one Railway-related reference to this individual, there are three others linked to Fukuoka No.17 and possibly Fukuoka No.6. The nickname is used in two of these and the family name is used in all three. That is strong evidence that this person went from the Railway to Japan, probably accompanying one of the Japan parties. | 70 | Kinsayok | ||
| Siguchi | Lt or Sgt | 1031 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 64 | Forcing sick to work at Nakom Pathon, Thailand. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | ||
| Silent Night | Korean 3 Star Pte | Silent Night | 1192 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 211 | Date: 1944. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kaorin | |
| Slant Eyes | Japanese | Slant Eyes | 401 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 111 | Oct 42-1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Soedama | Muneto | Railway engineer | Bushy or Busty | 941 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 11 | There are two references to this individual on the Railway and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Apr 43. Also at Kanchanaburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & Siam POW Camp Nakorn Patom. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | The second Railway reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 68 Serial No. 1493. The other refs to this individual are linked to Orio#6 or Fukuoka and link him to the death of Pte Irwin: “knowledge for death of…” one record says. The full name as shown here is given in only one record and another gives the surname only. ‘Bushy’ is mentioned only once (and I suspect that is a corruption or typo for Busty). Another entry is given at Outram Rd for ‘Busti’ but I don’t know what to make of that. I will stick my own oar in the water here and say that if he was a “Railway engineer”, it is unlikely he would have accompanied a party to Japan where he was identified as a foreman or a guard. So there is a fair bit of conjecture associated with this identification. | 60 | Konyu |
| Sojo | WO or Snr NCO | The Tattooed Gunso or the Tattooed Gunso | Bk | Henning Doomed Bn | 245 | There are four references to this individual and the original notes state: He is referred to as being here at Ratburi when the end of the war came. & “Chonkai Camp and other camps Burma Siam Railway”. [Was certainly at the right end of the RW at the right time to be ‘The Tattooed Tiger’.] & July 1943. [There are no other nicknames with ‘Tattoo’ in them listed so far.] & May-Dec 43. [This is clearly NOT WO Hiramatsu since he was at Tonchan South at this time. Most likely this man was also ‘The Tattooed Tiger’.] | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.60 Serial No.1390 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.11 Serial No.656 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.60 Serial No.123. This reference is of particular interest in regard to the Reg Newton story because Aitaro HIRAMATSU’s photograph gives one of his nicknames as ‘Sojo’. I think that is wrong and that that was a conflated reference to this individual. I have seen no other evidence linking Hiramatsu with the nickname ‘Sojo’. There are enough obvious instances of references being confused or conflated in these records to support that analysis but finding individual instances would be a task beyond that which I’d say is achievable in the time I have available. | 70 | Burma; Chungkai; Gai Zai Yok; Ratburi; Ratburi | |
| Sonada | Shuro | Camp Comdt | 892 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 63 | Forcing sick to travel in cattle trucks: 4 June 44 to 1 Jan 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 105 Kilo | |
| Sone | Kenichi | Lt (Capt) | Sonny Boy | 352 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 38 | Was being held in Changi in 1946. Reference to illtreatment of Dutch PWs but then no other location information. | There is only one Railway reference to this individual but there are six other refs to him from other sources that consistently mention the Bicycle Camp, Java. One of these says: Death by hanging 7/9/46. | 55 | Changi |
| Sonjie | Pte | 888 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 5 | “Kanchanaburi, Siam” | There are two entries in my list but they look like the same entry repeated yet one gives his rank as Pte and the other as Cpl. One also give the family name as Sonjie. | 77 | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Sour Puss | Korean Sentry | Sour Puss | 971 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 15 | Apr 43. Nong Pladuk. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nom Pladok | |
| Stackem | Korean Gd | Stackem | Bk | TGG 2006 | 547 | Is one of a line-up of guards in a photograph taken at the end of the war. It is on the same page as a photo of Cpl Okaka aka ‘Dr Death’ and another line-up which looks like it is photographed in the exact same spot which was at Neike in Oct 45 by a CWGC survey team. I found the other one online but cannot track this one down. | This individual features prominently in the 2/19th history’s account, (pp.535-547) particularly of their voyage to Japan. For whatever reason, there are no corroborating references to him. (My best suggestion is that the nickname was one used by some and not all POWs who encountered this quite brutal Korean.) | 33 | Niki; Rashin Maru | |
| Sugano | Ren-ichi | Engineer & Coy CO | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 172 | Was an engineer and Coy CO of 9th Railway Reg. He kept a secret photographic record of RW construction. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 9th Rly Regt | |
| Sugasawa | Iju | Col. | 486 | Bangkwang List | 77 | Arrived Kanchanaburi Aug 44. Also at and OC of Tamuang, Pratchai, Nakom Nayok, Petchaburi. Final location shown: (prob.) Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Tamuang; Pratchai; Nakom Nayok; Petchaburi; Bangkok | |
| Sugi | Ryohei | Lt | 489 | Bangkwang List | 77 | Arrived Kanburi with 11 Rly Regt Aug 44. Also at Chumporn. Final location shown: Surratani [became 1st Lt in Aug 45]. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Chumphon | |
| Sugimoto | Syohei | 2nd Lt | 490 | Bangkwang List | 77 | Arrived Songkurai June 45. Final location shown: Songkurai. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Songkrai | |
| Sugimoto | Pte 2nd Class | Ted | 1579 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 110 | There are three references that could reasonably be attributed to this individual and the original notes state: “Kudo Butai Kanburi Camp” & “Beating of Pte TUPPER” & Severe beatings at Daini Camp, Kanburi, Thailand. & Mar to Aug 44. No.2 Camp at Kanchanaburi. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.62 Serial No.1023 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.197 Serial No.1287. No given name is offered and the family name is spelt as shown here in the black and as Scomitor and Sukimada. The link to the other two refs and this is the nickname ‘Ted’ although this p.110 ref does not give that nickname. But I still feel the connections here are strong. Another entry from AWM54 1010/2/34, p.61, Serial No.575 gives ‘Ted’s’ family name as Scumidor and says: Kanchanaburi, Aug 44 to Apr 45. Note there was a question mark next to this guy’s rank and it is quite possible he was Korean as that spelling of the surname seems to be similar to POWs’ renderings of the names of other Koreans. There is an alternative spelling of the surname offered, “Shimoeda?” So what we could conclude is that there was a guard named ‘Ted’ at these locations but we can be less sure on his proper Japanese name. | 88 | Pte Tupper; Dai Ni; Kanchanaburi ; Kanchanaburi | |
| Sugiyama | Takao | Cpl | 493 | Bangkwang List | 78 | Arrived Banpong Feb 45. Final location shown: Still at Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong | |
| Sujinaga | Masaru | Med 1st Pte | 488 | Bangkwang List | 77 | Arrived Tamarkan Dec 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Saraburi; Tamakan | |
| Summer | Dispenser | Summer | Loose | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 6 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Dai Ni Coolie Camp [Kanburi] & Location info and generic comment only. Unfortunately, only this nickname is given and it is not used anywhere else that I can see. | #REF! | 33 | Kanchanaburi; Dai Ni | |
| Sunagawa | Korean | Napoleon | 1213 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 214 | Mar to Sep 43. Was at Ubon at end of war. | There are three refs to a ‘Napoleon’ but I have no great confidence that they refer to the same person: one was in Manchuria and one in Singapore in Nov 42. There the surname is given as Snacobar. Right now I cannot see where the connection to Sunagawa comes from. I reckon I would have put it there for a reason but what that reason is I don’t now know so the connection to that name has to be considered suspect. | 50 | Chunkai | |
| Susuka | Lt | 923 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 65 | Date: Dec 44. | There is not a lot to go on with this ref which is probably a corruption of a very common Japanese surname. Since there were at least three Lt Suzukis on the Railway, this is one of those refs which doesn’t provide much that is useful and is virtually impossible to corroborate. The link to Hintok suggests that this could also be a ref to the notorious Lt Kishio USUKI, aka ‘the Konyu Kid’, whose name was misremembered as Soki, Saki, Osuki and Susuka. However, it does provide a good example of how widely varied recollections of surnames could be. | N | Hintok | ||
| Suzuki | Giichi | L/Cpl | 1631 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 80 | 9th Rly Regt. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Held in Rangoon | |
| Suzuki | Girei | Lt | 1632 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 80 | 42 L of C Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Suzuki | Hiroji | Sgt-Maj | 1634 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 80 | 42 L of C Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Suzuki | Jihei | Medical Lt | 1044 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 65 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Forcing sick to work at 35 Kilo Camp and Thanbuyuzayat & End 43. “OC Kunsayo Camp”. “Maltreatment of British PW often resulting in death.” “Kunsayo (Gai Zai Yok Siam)” & 5 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.186 Serial No.46 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.80 Serial No.1638 | 33 | 35 Kilo; Hintok; Konyu; Gai Zai Yok | |
| Suzuki | Kenshi | Capt | Bk | Pavillard ‘Bamboo Dr’ | 148 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: This reference is made about or after mid-May 1945 at Pratchai. [From the names it is hard to be sure if this is Jihei or Kenshi Suzuki.] But the key information from the notes I made on Pavillard’s memoir is that the Koreans, including ‘the Black Prince’, wanted to kill Suzuki and some even attempted it one night. & 9 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 80 Serial No. 1642 | 66 | Pratchai | |
| Suzuki | Kenzo | “Int.” (Interpreter?) | 496 | Bangkwang List | 78 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Mezali Sept 43. Also at Lonsi. Final location shown: Bangkok. & 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 80 Serial No. 1644 | 60 | Mezali; Lonsii | |
| Suzuki | Naoshi | Civ [?] | 1647 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 81 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit | |
| Suzuki | Noburu | Civ [?] | 1648 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 81 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit | |
| Suzuki | Seiko | Civ [?] | 1651 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 81 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit | |
| Suzuki | Shosaku | Civ [?] | 1652 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 81 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit | |
| Suzuki | Sohei | Capt | Mussolini or The Pig or Donald Duck or Desuki | 47 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 9 | There are twenty references in my list to this individual and that is something of a record. No wonder he was executed. A summary of my original notes is: “Grand Camp (Fr. Indo-China)” & The family name is listed as “Desuki” but the note under (d) says “See Suzuki Sohei”. There is also a listing under the same name at Record 47 on this list with the nickname “Donald Duck”. & After the name of the individual the entry says: “or ‘The Pig’ or ‘Donald Duck’ or ‘Mussolini’ or ‘Desuki’. There are then three other nicknames listed for this same record immediately after “The Pig”. I have made separate records for each nickname in the interest of later sort on nicknames. & (1) Inhumane treatment of PW employed on construction of airfield at LIENG KHAN, French Indo-China, between 15/04/1945 and 23/07/1945 (2) [not charged with charge 2] (3) [not charged with charge 3] & Beating PW with iron bars in Thailand. [There are individuals with surnames of Suzuki and Yamada with this nickname. One was in Indo-China and another in Tokyo. ] & The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | See the notes I have on four references to Sohei Kung-Ga aka ‘Kanga’ or ‘Musso’ who was also at Konyu. I believe they refer to this same individual. He is identified as a Sgt in two refs but the NAA photo shows him as a captain and I take that to be definitive. He is mentioned in AWM54 1010/2/28 pp.9, 27, 34 & 38; AWM54 1010/2/27, pp.62, 94 & 104; AWM54 1010/2/34, p.201; No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5, p.15; in the Narrelle Morris List where he is No.738 and in NAA Series B4165 where he is Photo No.70. Suzuki was tried on 23/7/46. The ref is AG/WCS 512. He was sentenced to Death by hanging which was duly carried out on 21/1/1947. | 88 | Konyu; Singapore; Blakang Mati; Saigon |
| Suzuki | Tokuji | Sgt-Maj | 499 | Bangkwang List | 78 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Jan 44. Also at “Lonshy, Burma”, Tamarkan, Chungkai. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; “Lonshy, Burma”; Tamarkan; Chungkai; Nakom Nayak | |
| Suzuki | Zenki | Capt | 501 | Bangkwang List | 78 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Aug 42. Also at Banpong, Kanburi, Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: he was CO of Saraburi. [This is a conundrum. The Suzuki in question could be Kenshi or Sohei or another one or the given name could be corrupted in this Bangkwang list. I am inclined to think Capt. Kenshi Suzuki was the one on the Railway.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Banpong; Kanburi; Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Suzuki | Keizo | Pte | Hippy | 1106 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 57 | In 1947 was being held in Sugamo Prison [Tokyo] suggesting that his crimes were committed in Japan or he was there at the end of the war. His unit was Naoetsu and the notes say he was involved in bashing resulting in the deaths of Pte Perkins and Cleary and the beating of Pte Morgan. [This is likely the same Suzuki as ‘Hoppy’also at Naoetsu.] | I am not 100% confident about the link between the family name (in red) and the nickname but it is an unusual one and Keizo SUZUKI was at Naoetsu in Japan. The affidavit of NX58351 Sig William John Jones, 8 Div. Sigs states that Keizo SUZUKI: After sailing to Japan on the Kamakura Maru in Nov 42, he spent three months in a temporary camp and then was at Naoetsu to the end of the war. So it is reasonable to assume that ‘Hippy’ served on the Railway before that. | 50 | Ptes Perkins, Cleary, Morgan; Naoetsu; Japan; Thanbyuzayat |
| Suzuki | W.O. | 902 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 6 | 1943. Nong Pladuk, Siam. [The two options for surname are given in the notes.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand.; Nong Pladuk | ||
| Tabizama | Korean QM | 1054 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 258 | Date: Jun 43 to Dec 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 211 Kilo | ||
| Tabuchi | Taizo | Sgt | 502 | Bangkwang List | 79 | Arrived Hindato Nov 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk | |
| Tachibana | Masato | Sgt | 503 | Bangkwang List | 79 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat July 42. Also at Anaquin, Moulmein. Final location shown: “Tarna” (and may not have been on the RW as such at all). | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Anaquin; Moulmein; “Tarna” | |
| Tadano | Mitsuo | Sgt-Maj | 504 | Bangkwang List | 79 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Mezali Sept 43. Also at Lonsi. Final location shown: Bangkok. & 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 66 Serial No. 619. In this second reference, the family name is written ‘Tadeno’, no given name is mentioned, but the rank is WO and I feel that is a reasonable link, particularly given the amount of time this individual served on the Railway. | 55 | Wanyai; Kanchanaburi; Konyu | |
| Tadena | 2nd Lt (Interpreter) | 1059 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 259 | Was the interpreter for No.4 Gp at “Tarso”. Jan to Jul 43. Konu No.3. | The Bangkwang list is a good guide to proper names and ranks at the end of the war. As a result, I don’t see this individual being the same as Sgt-Maj Tadano. | N | Konyu No.3 | ||
| Tagasaki | Shinji | Lt (Camp Cmdt) | The Frog | Bk | Summers on Toosey | 160 | There are eighteen references to this individual who family name is given as TAGASAKI and as TAKASAKI but remember that the letter ‘g’ or ‘k’ are often used interchangeably in romanisations of Japanese names. These eighteen records state: This officer arrived at Tamarkan at end of Dec 42. He replaced Lt Kosakata. He was the officer responsible for execution of Pomeroy, Howard and 4 East Surry Ors who escaped in Jan 43. & This officer is discussed by Maj. James Jacobs in Pattie Wright’s ‘MotL’, p.205. He is described there attacking Capt. Bill Drower quite viciously and confining this Australian POW to a punishment hole for more than 80 days. This looks to have been at the 116 Kilo point which was between Three Pagoda Pass and Songkurai. But this looks to me to be also the camp called Payatonsu. & Sentenced to death on 7/5/46. Responsible for murder of PWs at Kanchanaburi. & March 43. Murder of Lts Pomeroy (12 F.F.R.) and Howard (80 A/T R.A.) also 4 BORs (one named Dorval East Surrey Regt). & Oct-Dec 43. Konquita (264 Kilo) Siam & End Jul 45. The notes say “Near Kilo 297” which is virtually where the camp I have listed was located. NOTE his dramatic change of rank in this record. At this time there are six records linked to ‘The Frog’ and four of those list him as an officer; one has no rank; so that puts this rank into SERIOUS question.] & End 1942. “Ban Tha Makan Siam”. & Arrived Tamarkan Jan 43. Also at Kanchanaburi, Nong Pladuk, Konkoita, Brangkassi, Nakom Nayok. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & He had no power and “was just a dumb lick-spittle of his superior, whoever he happened to be. He used to waddle about in field-boots and was called ‘The Frog’.” Coast was at ‘Kamburi’ from 19 Feb 45 to end of war. & Death by hanging 9/5/46. AG/WCS 287. Hanged 30/7/4[?]. | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.10 Serial No.55 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.40 Serial No.367 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.170 Serial No.129 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.15 Serial No.973 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.93 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.174 Serial No.157 & Bangkwang List p.81 Serial No. & Coast RR of Death p.211 & NAA Series B4165 & March 43. Murder of Lts Pomeroy (12 F.F.R.) and Howard (80 A/T R.A.) also 4 BORs (one named Dorval East Surrey Regt). & This is from an unpublished manuscript called ‘The Shadow of the Bridge’ written by the father of Bruno Elliott. The reference to a placename in the original is “Pachinburi” and that could be “Kanchanaburi” or “Petchaburi”. Probably the latter. But that is pure guesswork. There is a reference to Nong Pladuk in the excerpt and that was, of course, near Kanchanaburi. I will message the poster and put a screen shot into a document in the Archives folder. This reference was right at the end of the war: 14th Aug 1945. & Arrived Tamarkan Jan 43. Also at Kanchanaburi, Nong Pladuk, Konkoita, Brangkassi, Nakom Nayok. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & End Jul 45. The notes say “Near Kilo 297” which is virtually where the camp I have listed was located. NOTE his dramatic change of rank in this record. At this time there are six records linked to ‘The Frog’ and four of those list him as an officer; one has no rank; so that puts this rank into SERIOUS question.] & This officer is discussed by Maj. James Jacobs in Pattie Wright’s ‘MotL’, p.205. He is described there attacking Capt. Bill Drower quite viciously and confining this Australian POW to a punishment hole for more than 80 days. This looks to have been at the 116 Kilo point which was between Three Pagoda Pass and Songkurai. But this looks to me to be also the camp called Payatonsu. & Sentenced to death on 7/5/46. Responsible for murder of PWs at Kanchanaburi. & Oct-Dec 43. Konquita (264 Kilo) Siam & End 1942. “Ban Tha Makan Siam” & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.170 Serial No.129 & Facebook Post 14th Aug 22 & Bangkwang List p.81 Serial No.519 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.93 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.10 Serial No.55 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.40 Serial No.367 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.15 Serial No.973 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.174. | 95 | Lt Pomeroy; Lt Howard; Kanchanaburi; Tamarkan; Chungara; Nong Pladuk; Konkoita; Bangkok; Brangkassi; Nakom Nayok |
| Tahara | Cpl | Cpl Charlie | 1048 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 65 | Bashing of Cpl Lovett & brutal treatment of POW June-Dec 42 at 105 Kilo Camp. [I have had a good look for links on the Railway, this camp and with Tanaka as a surname. I also cannot see any oth. ref to Lovett.] | The rank I have added b/c of the nickname. | N | Cpl Lovett; ; Burma; 105 Kilo | |
| Takagi | Akio | Cpl | 1671 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 82 | Burma Kpt GHQ. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 16 W.C.I.T. . | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Takagi | Hiroshi | Capt | 506 | Bangkwang List | 79 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Apr 43. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. & HQ Siam POW Camp Bangkok. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 82 Serial No. 1672 | 88 | Banpong; Kanburi, Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Takagi | Shigehiro | Sgt-Maj | 1673 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 82 | Burma Kpt Messei Sec. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 16 W.C.I.T. . | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Takagi | Korean Gd Commander | 1190 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 211 | Was involved with beating BOs and BORs and the deaths of Lt Hawley and Armitage. Sep 43. [There are seven records for Koreans associated with the murder of these two officers so I am sure the names are corruptions of the originals.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Takahara | Dogen | Guard | 507 | Bangkwang List | 79 | Arrived Hindato from Java April 43. Also at Nong Pladuk, Tamarkan, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Tamarkan; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Takahashi | Chujiro | QM Sgt-Maj | 509 | Bangkwang List | 80 | Arrived Wanyai Dec 42 to Apr 44. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Tamuan | |
| Takahashi | Ishiro | Med Pte | 510 | Bangkwang List | 80 | Arrived Tamuang Nov 44. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan; Saraburi | |
| Takahashi | Shigeo | Lt | 511 | Bangkwang List | 80 | Arrived Kanburi Jan 44 to Jan 45. Also at Wampo (Jan to Jun 45). Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Wampo | |
| Takahashi | Yasuichi | Kempeitai Interpreter | 513 | Bangkwang List | 80 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Kanburi Aug 44. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & 19 to 26 Feb 45, Was at Kempei HQ in this location. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 259 Serial No. 1057 | 88 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Nakamura | Shigeru | Lt | Puss in Boots | 250 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 28 | Beatings April/June 45 [There is an individual with the same nickname whose family name was Takami. This could be mistaken identity but the time-frame fits in with cruelty in a Japanese mine.] | It seems an extraordinary coincidence that there would be another Lt on the Railway also known as ‘Puss in Boots’ but the family name and given name here are very specific and look correct. The other ‘Puss in Boots’ was identified as ‘Teramoto’ which I have linked to TAKAMI Kiyomitsu. | N | Railway |
| Takami | Kiyomitsu | Lt Engineer | Puss in Boots | 628 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 67 | 1 Sep 43. Chungkai, Siam. [Was also referred to by Drummond, p.250* as being at Hintok.] | The second reference to this individual is in the same document and immediately precedes this with with the Serial No.627. My notes state: There is a question mark next to the surname. “Rly Camp, Menam River, Siam.” [Is it possible this Tarimoto is the same as the engineer in this list called “Tarimoto” who was, in fact, Takami or ‘Puss in Boots’.] I will also add: See NAKAMURA Shigeru. | 65 | Menam River; Thailand; Chunkai; Hintok |
| Takamine | Iwao | Korean Guard | Efficiency | 1020 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 82 | There are six references to this individual and they state: Korean guard tried in Singapore & Tried in Singapore 9 yrs imprisonment [I am not sure why but I had this under the surname of Kawabata earlier: I cannot see the reason now but there must have been a link.] & “Illtreatment of PW Bankok [sic] to Ubon”. & Arrived Nong Pladuk Mar 43. Also at Kanburi (till Aug 44). Final location shown: Ubon. & Jul 44. Nong Pladuk, Siam. He was “Korean (Guard Commander)”. & Date unknown. | The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.82 Serial No.1020 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.13 Serial No.142 & Bangkwang List p.80 Serial No.516 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.15 Serial No.969 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.211 Serial No.1182. | 88 | Kanchanaburi; Ubon; Bangkok; Nong Pladuk |
| Takano | Suteo | Lt | Fu Manchu | 516 | Bangkwang List | 80 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Kanburi Dec 42. Also at Wanyai, Hindato, Aperon. Final location shown: “Rapburi”. & “Responsible for many deaths at Dai Ni Camp KANBURI”. & No other info [It is a 50/50 bet on the given name here.] & 19 Amb Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to life on 18/10/46. & Aug 43. Was Camp Doctor. [I actually entered this by mistake as it was the next one I was aiming at: ‘Efficiency’] The name of the location is unclear. It is “KWI??, SIAM” and it looks like Kwima. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.39 Serial No.365 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.11 Serial No.65 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.83 Serial No.1710 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.211 Serial No.1181. | 90 | Kanchanaburi; Wanyai; Hindato; Aperon; “Rapburi”; Dai Ni |
| Takashima | Heiei | Gunsoku | 520 | Bangkwang List | 81 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, “Wan Nan”, Takiren, Arrow Hill, Tamarkan. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Chungkai; “Wan Nan”; Takiren; Arrow Hill; Tamarkan; Tamuang | |
| Takashima | Hisao | Guard | 521 | Bangkwang List | 81 | Arrived Chungkai April 45. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chungkai; Tamuan | |
| Takashima | Seiji | “Civ.” | 522 | Bangkwang List | 81 | Arrived Brangkassi May 45. Final location shown: still at Brangkassi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Brangkassi | |
| Takata | Junshyu | Gunsoku | Twisted Face | 523 | Bangkwang List | 81 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Nong Pladuk Nov 42. Also at Kanburi, Kinsayok, Konkoita, Kaorin. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. & Mar 44. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 140 Serial No. 287 | 60 | Nong Pladuk; Kanburi; Kinsayok; Konkoita; Kaorin; Nakom Nayak |
| Takato | Tsuto | L/Cpl | 505 | Bangkwang List | 79 | Arrived Lonsii called “Lonchy” here Nov 43. Also at Kanburi. Final location shown: Takiren. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Lonsii; Kanburi; Takiren | |
| Takeda | Tajima | Sgt | 526 | Bangkwang List | 82 | Arrived “Wanpoh” (which I presume is Wampo) Oct 42 to Apr 43. Also at Wanyai, Kinsayok, Tamuang. Final location shown: Prachuab. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wampo; Wanyai; Kinsayok; Tamuang; Prachuab | |
| Takeda? | 2nd Lt | The Bamboo King | 87 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 163 | [Actually Record No.101 from List No.1 cd refer to the previous guy: Kariarma or Koriyama a 2nd Lt.] The date is June 43. This guy may have had one arm. | See note on left. | N | Railway | |
| Takejo | Guard | 1062 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 66 | Brutal treatment, “Kajburi. Feb-Aug 1945.” This no doubt should be Kanburi. [Although this could be Rajburi as well.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Takemoto | Keiichi | Korean Guard | Peanuts or Liver Lips or Rubber Lips or Ruby Lips or the Lip or the Spider | 188 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 23 | This is a very interesting situation because there was a Takemoto Keiichi known by the nicknames listed here and one known as ‘the Admiral’. His given name is listed mostly as Keiichi but sometimes as Koji. Photos from the NAA definitively show that these were two different individuals. | A selection of the other references to this individual is: Bangkwang List p.82 Serial No.528 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.40 Serial No.372 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.7 Serial No.Loose & McCormack and Nelson p.97 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.38 Serial No.360 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.34 Serial No.305 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.171 Serial No.132 & Rowley Richards p.108 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.70 Serial No.647 & Narrelle Morris Li st p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.40 Serial No.372 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.92 Serial No.1114 & TGG (206) p.535 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.58 Serial No.1114. Takemoto was tried at a location not shown and sentenced to Death. On p.86 of David Smith’s ‘Yasmei Nei’ these comments are made: Smith was at Changi aerodrome. Smith’s timeline is not too reliable but it seems this guard arrived some time early in 1945. He was one of the decent guards. Smith says he “resembled Joe E. Brown, the American actor of the 1930’s…. His nick name was ‘Rubber Lips’.” [See the comments on him by Finkmeyer.] It is possible this was the same guard known as ‘Rubber Lips’ but I will await confirmation on that. Takemoto Keichi was sentenced to death for bashings on the Railway but he was imprisoned in Singapore. | 95 | Burma; Sumatra; 18 & 100 Kilo; Chungkai; Tamuan; Sgt O’Donnell |
| Takemoto | Koji | Korean Guard | The Admiral | 1725 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 84 | His Korean name was Bak Bying Suk. Siam POW Camps 2 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Johore. He had been sentenced to 2 yrs on 1/11/46. | There is a powerful temptation to link this Korean with TAKEMOTO Keiichi but the fact that this guard was sentenced to two years and the other to death seems enough evidence to break that link. In fact, there are photos from the NAA which show that ‘the Admiral’ and ‘Liver Lips’ were different people. ‘The Admiral’ was identified mostly as Takemoto Keiichi and only sometimes as Koji but I am going fairly convinced that ‘the Admiral’s’ given name was Koji. So, there will be overlap to the references to these individuals but they were without doubt different people. I will also add that this is the best example of confusing identification with two quite different-looking guards, neither of whom was a very nice guy but one who was clearly very bad indeed. | 95 | Thailand |
| Takemoto | Shinshichi | Civ [?] | 1737 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 85 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T. [I wonder if this might be the same bloke as Lt Takasaki Shinji.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Takemoto | Tamaichi | Civ [?] | 1727 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 84 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Takemoto? | Keiichi? | 5 star Engr | Spider or Rubber Lips | 965 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | There are three references to a guard identified only as ‘Spider’ although one adds ‘Rubber Lips’ as well. My original notes state: Was part of “Hashimoto Butai”. May 43. Nong Pladuk. No.1 Camp No.4 Grp Siam. There is a description of him but it’s generic apart from exceptionally high cheek bones and horned rimmed glasses and Consumptive. & 6 Sep 42. This is also confusing b/c there could be one or two individuals referred to here. Directly under ‘Spider’ it reads: “T.Aiura” then states, “Engineer i/c workshops Hoshimoto Butai”. [I have seen the letter used like that in other places: sometimes ‘B’ rather than ‘T’ and my thinking now is that that could be indications of Thailand or Burma. Just a thought TBC.] & There is a reference to List No.2 and Record 120 suggesting it is probably the same individual. Not for the first time, the layout here is confusing. There is a reference UNDER the nickname to “Sogusi (Skoguchi)” which is probably a different person. Then there is a description whether for this guy or Sogusi is unclear but it runs in the one section as if continuous: “Weedy looking, looked consumptive, wore strong glasses.” [I think this is NOT Takemoto but see Record 965 for ‘Spider’ who is unnamed there, unfortunately; but that desc. confirms that this one applies to this guy who is probably ‘Spider’ only.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.150 Serial No.350 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.148 Serial No.344. Because there is so much confusion and crossover btw Takemoto Koji and Keiichi, I am going to make a separate entry for this name. Frankly, the line is tenuous and held together mainly by the David Smith reference. But, given that Keichi was clearly a notorious guard, I think it most likely it refers to him: Remember Koji was sentenced to two years and Keiichi was sentenced to death. | 55 | Nom Pladuk, Thailand; |
| Takemura | Heikon | Clerk | 529 | Bangkwang List | 82 | Arrived Wagale Nov 42. Also at Thanbyuzayat, Mesali, Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wagale; Thanbyuzayat; Mesali, Anganau, Tamarkan, Kanburi, Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Takeshita | Masayoshi | Med 1st Pte | 530 | Bangkwang List | 82 | Arrived Nakom Patong Dec 44. Final location shown: still at Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Takeshita | Sgt | Handsome Charlie | 865 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 3 | “I/c Station and Siding”. NOTE: There is one ref. No. but this is definitely two individuals, one a Col. and one a Sgt. | It is possible this was a reference to Takeshita Masayoshi making that link would be pure speculation. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Takeyama | Masanosuke | S.M. | 1735 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 85 | 9 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Takeyama | Nobamatsu | Clerk | 1112 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 57 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: The note says: “Illtreatment Burma/Siam Railway. Tried Singapore. Death by hanging.” & Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Kinsayok, Krian Krai, Tonchan (Nov 43 to Feb 44). Final location shown: Tamuang. | The second reference to this individual is in Bangkwang List p. 82 Serial No. 525 | 90 | Takenun; Wanyai; Kinsayok, Krian Krai, Tonchan; Tamuang | |
| Tokuyama | Mitsui | Korean Guard | Donald Duck | 922 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 8 | There is a note about Yamamoto “previously under this nickname at this camp” at the end which I interpret to mean that there may be doubt over the accuracy since the surname is NOTHING like the other two I have. The date given is Mar 45. | This is almost certainly a reference to the notorious Korean whose proper name was Tokuyama Mitsui. He was one of ten co-defendants in the Usuki/Hiramatsu trial where he was sentenced to death. | 40 | Thailand; Takenun |
| Takinishi | Okudasu | Gunsoku | 531 | Bangkwang List | 83 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43. Also at 83 & 93 Kilo camps. Final location shown: Nakom Patong from Dec 43 on. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; 83 & 93 Kilo camps; Nakom Patong | |
| Takino | Shunji | Sgt-Maj | 532 | Bangkwang List | 83 | Arrived Wanyai Sept 42. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan; Wanyai | |
| Takino | Tomosuke | Capt | 533 | Bangkwang List | 83 | Arrived Banpong (10th August 1945). Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Wanyai; Tamuan | |
| Takiyima | Haruo | Sgt-Maj | 534 | Bangkwang List | 83 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Mar 44. Final location shown: HQ PoW Siam. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | |
| Takizawa | Seita | Lt | Speedo | 535 | Bangkwang List | 83 | There are five references to this individual and they state: Arrived Anaquin Jan 43. Also at Aperon (Nov 44 to Jun 45). Final location shown: Nong Pladuk. & The note says: “Illtreatment Burma/Siam Railway. Tried Singapore. 3 yrs imprisonment.” & Railway & Sep 43. “Konquita (264 Kilo) Siam” & Nov 42-Feb 43. “Wun-Tuc-In? (perhaps Wang Kanai?) Siam.” | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.58 Serial No.1117 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.92 Serial No.1117 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.201 Serial No.1325 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.123 Serial No.488 | 88 | Anaquin; Aperon; Nong Pladuk |
| Tamil | L/Cpl | Tamil | 637 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 69 | 12 Dec 44. Thi Maung Tha, Nr Niki Niki, Siam. Desc states that he is “Very dark, medium height, deformed thumbs right hand” [sic]. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Niki Niki | |
| Tamura | Yoshinobu | Sgt-Maj | 537 | Bangkwang List | 84 | Arrived Banpong. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Tanabe | Yoshizo | Cpl | 538 | Bangkwang List | 84 | Arrived Konkoita May 44 to Jan 45. Final location shown: “Nakom Chaisri”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konquita | |
| Tanaka | Genzo | Civ [?] | 1759 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Tanaka | Hideo | Sgt-Maj | 539 | Bangkwang List | 84 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, Wanyai, Takanun, Tamarkan, “Tamron”, Kinsayok. Final location shown: (Jun to Jul 45) Tamuang. & Siam POW Camp 2 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 10 W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 86 Serial No. 1760 | 80 | Banpong; Chungkai, Wanyai, Takanun, Tamarkan, “Tamron”, Kinsayok; Tamuang | |
| Tanaka | Keiichi | Civ [?] | 1763 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. [This could be the Tanaka held at Bangkwang whose given name is listed there as Kanichi.] | This could be a reference to TANAKA Keiichi but having just seen the confusion between TAKEMOTO Keiichi and Koji (two different individuals), I am a bit gun-shy. | 33 | Thailand | |
| Tanaka | Keiichi?? | Sgt | 540 | Bangkwang List | 84 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Chungkai, Tamarkan, Hindato. Final location shown: Tamuang. | See the note for TANAKA Keiichi. | 33 | Banpong; Chungkai, Tamarkan, Hindato; Tamuang | |
| Tanaka | Kinosuke | Lt (Camp Cmdt) | The Hermit? | 1327 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 88 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Killing of 2 British soldiers at “Kuisyoke, Siam”. [Kinsayok??] [This given name cd be Kinosuke, Toyokichi or Seiichiro.] & There are a few references to this Tanaka and he is not to be confused with the one at Tonchan Sth. This Tanaka was at Kinsayok in April 43 and also went to Japan, according to Henning, but I would want that latter claim TBC. But he was clearly camp commandant at Kinsayok. He stayed with members of Sparrow Force and the 2/40th throughout their time on the RW and went to Japan with them in 1944, Henning says. [The Kinsayok Tanaka is different from the Tonchan Tanaka who went to Japan with Newton.] & Cmdt of area around Konyu later at Natom Patom in May 44. See p.354 for that ref. & Illtreatment in “Java, 1942-45. CP HQ TARSO”. & 1 Rly Regt Tsunson [Tamuang??] Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by the Dutch. [It is odd that this guy does not appear on the Bangkwang list but I have done a search of names starting with Tan and nothing is jumping out at me.] | The other four references to this individual are: Henning Doomed Bn p.205 & Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ p.153 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.66 Serial No.1064 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.86 Serial No.1762. | 33 | Kinsayok |
| Tanaka | Nagao | S.M. | 1766 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 9 Rly Regt [The location is not stated but this is usu. Siam]. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Tanaka | Noburo | S.M. | 1767 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 9 Rly Regt [The location is not stated but this is usu. Siam]. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 17 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | |
| Tanaka | Seiichiro | Capt | 1769 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 6 Rly Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Tanaka | Shinichi | Civ [?] | 1771 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Tanaka | Tadashi | Sgt-Maj | 543 | Bangkwang List | 85 | There are six references to this individual and they state: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Aug 42 (was i/c mobile work camp). Also at Anakuan, Lepo, Lonsii, Mezali, Tamarkan, Tamuang. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)–(6) [not charged with charges 2–6] (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942. Tanaka was tried at Singapore and the trial was aborted. He was then re-tried and acquitted. & 11/08/1943 [The original entry gives only the surname, the camp location which was Thangsun, a camp 61 Kilos from Thanbyuzayat, and the rank “Sgt Senior NCO”. So I understand that is tenuous since the surname is one of the most common of Japanese names but the location and the rank lead me to make the connection.] & It is difficult to work out which notes related to this record by they look very similar to the ones listed for Record No.77 on p.161 of this doc. & 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The other five references to this individual include two from the Narrelle Morris List & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.78 Serial No.2 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.163 Serial No.89 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.211 Serial No.1182. | 88 | Thanbyuzayat; Anakuan, Lepo, Lonsii, Mezali, Tamarkan, Tamuang; Nakom Patong; 18 Kilo | |
| Tanaka | Takeshi | Civ [?] | 1773 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Tanaka | Tokio | L/Cpl | 1775 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 9 Rly Reg. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Held in Rangoon | |
| Tanaka | Toyokichi | Lt | Bk | TGG (2006) | 512 | There are six references to this individual and they state: There are a few mentions of Lt Tanaka who worked in concert with ‘the Tiger’ and was in the Tonchan complex. & Oct 42 to Sep 43. This record is listed together with one for Hiramatsu or ‘The Tiger’ so I assume the locations refer to Tanaka as well. & Peek encountered and described Lt Tanaka at Wampo Camp in Oct-Nov 42. He used to be a school teacher and spoke good English. Peek portrays him as a fairly reasonable Japanese officer. However, Peek cannot be relied on where names are concerned because he changes names, including that of ‘the Tiger’. & 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. & Kli Kil, Siam. & June 1943. The location is “Tonchi-Spring camp, Siam” which is listed as Tonchan Springs on the AWM list. | There were a few Tanakas on the Railway and more than one Lt or Capt Tanaka. However, the one who was Camp Cmdt of the Tonchan area is particularly relevant to the Reg Newton story since this is the same officer who accompanied them to Japan and, along with Hiramatsu aka ‘the Tiger’, was sent back to Thailand. So I have assigned the given name Toyokichi to the references I think relate directly to the Lt Tanaka who was at Tonchan and Wampo. Unfortunately, there is only the one reference to this given name so I cannot stand by that with any great confidence. The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.161 Serial No.77 & I.D. Peek p.17 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.86 Serial No.1776 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.87 Serial No.1324 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.195 Serial No.1336. | Wampo; Tonchan; Tampie; Gai Zai Yok; Kanchanaburi; Tonchan | ||
| Tanaka | Kinosuke | Lt/Capt | The Hermit | 1496 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | Jan-Feb 1943. Kinsayok. [So far there is only one ref to this nickname] | I will keep this as a separate entry since I think the link to Tanaka is in the realms of the possible rather than the certain. | 33 | Thailand; Kinsayok |
| Tanaka | Yonekichi | Civ [?] | 1778 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 86 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The fact that this Tanaka’s rank is listed as “Civ” does not mean he was not either Lt or Capt Tanaka but it was more often used to designate Koreans. HWR, some who were part of Rly Reg’s were classified as civilians because of the way they were called up. But the detail which breaks the link with Capt Tanaka for me is that both were listed on the same document from the same unit but as different people. | N | Thailand | |
| Tanimura | Shigeru | Sgt-Maj | 546 | Bangkwang List | 85 | Arrived Wanyai Aug 42. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Tanio | Susumu | Capt | Bk | McCormack and Nelson | 103 | Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. | Tanio was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 5 years. [It is odd that there are not other refs to this individual in this list but some later notes I have include seven refs and three photos held at the NAA. It looks like he was in Medan, Sumatra, at the end of the war.] | 95 | Thailand; F Force; Medan | |
| Tanisaki | Mikai | Kempeitai 2nd Lt | 548 | Bangkwang List | 85 | Arrived Thanbyuzayat May 45. Final location shown: Nike from Jun 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thanbyuzayat; Niki | |
| Tanko Peel | Sgt | Tanko Peel | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is now anyone’s guess. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Tanno | Korean | 133 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 171 | “Maltreatment of Capt Chattey Middx Regt, Lieut. Moses F.Regt R.A.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tah Khinun | ||
| Taramoto | Jap Instructing Officer | Cockatoo | 913 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 7 | Nakom Pathom, Siam. [The spelling in the original list is “Cockatu” which I have taken the unilateral decision to change.] I cannot see this nickname in these records at this time but it has a VERY familiar ring to it. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand.; Nakom Pathong | |
| Tarumoto | Juji | [was Lt later Capt] | 549 | Bangkwang List | 85 | Arrived Nong Pladuk July 42. Also at Chungkai, [some places I don’t recognise] Arhill, Konkoita, Brangkassi, Anaquin. Final location shown: Thanbyuzayat. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Chungkai; Arhill; Konkoita; Brangkassi; Anaquin; Thanbyuzayat | |
| Teeth and Trousers | Lt | Teeth and Trousers | 953 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | Mar 43. “Pak Lane (Possibly Haklan?), Siam.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Haklan; Thailand | |
| Teimoto | Kaiyeyoku | Korean Guard | Dillinger | 552 | Bangkwang List | 86 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Oct 42. Also at 18, 45, 70 & 110 Kilo camps, Anganau, Tamarkan, Tamuang, Nong Pladuk, Kanburi. Final location shown: from Mar 45 at Bangkok. & [The nickname should be ‘Dillinger’. The original had it written as ‘Dellinger’.] & On this page Coates makes comments on a few notorious guards who deserved some punishment at the end of the war. ‘Dillinger’, he says, “could have been executed on the spot”. & He was sent to Thanbyuzayat after “vigorous protests by Colonel Anderson”. He is the guard who sought sexual favours from a POW (I feel sure) and then shot him three times from the front but alleged that the POW was trying to escape. The sexual favours part will be why Hall adds, “The true facts of the case have never been revealed but it was reported that Dillinger was shot by Allied authorities after the war.” The shooting occurred on Boxing Day 1943. & “Murder of PW 18 Kilo Camp.” There are then three other nicknames listed for this same record immediately after “The Pig”. I have made separate records for each nickname in the interest of later sorts on nicknames. & March 1944. [I will add a record for each nickname and copy this information from the notes which is SUPER confusing b/c I am not sure if the intention is to refer to several people or show that several nicknames refer to one: This is how it’s written “MASUMIYA or/ HOAMATSU or/ SCARFACE DILLINGER/ or TEIMOTO” & Notes say “See…Tanaka”. “Concerned in the shooting of Sgt R.McDonnell (or R. O’Donnel)”. Dec 42. Was at Kanchanaburi on 14 Oct 44. | This is definitely one of the most notorious of the Railway guards because of his murder of Sgt O’Donnell at the 18 Kilo camp in Burma (see the camps list for details). Reportedly he was “shot by Allied authorities at the end of the war”. But not only is he mentioned on the Bangkwang list there are photos of him taken in Bangkok held at the NAA. Yet I cannot find any trial records for him so that raises some questions. My own suspicion is that Teimoto never made it to trial. The other six references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.9 Serial No.43 & Coates Story p.151 & E.R. Hall p.70 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.38 Serial No.360 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.261 Serial No.1402 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.170 Serial No.126. | 95 | Thanbyuzayat; 18, 45, 70 & 110 Kilo camps, Anganau, Tamarkan, Tamuang, Nong Pladuk, Kanburi; Bangkok |
| Tejima | Akio | Pte | 553 | Bangkwang List | 86 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 42. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Nong Pladuk | |
| Terada | Isamu | Cpl | 1805 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 88 | Siam Kpt Bangkok. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 12 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Bangkok | |
| Terada | Pte | 923 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 9 | Three spellings for the surname are given. I have listed two and the other is Tegara. His crimes were in Aug 44 at Honsho “Nr Kanchanaburi”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Honsho; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Terakuchi | Tsuneo | Medical Sgt | 134 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 171 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: “Maltreatment of Lt T.Miles and Lt Sharp.” Sep 43 to Mar 44. & Arrived “Kliang 2” which record suggests cd be Krian Kria Oct 43 (was at “Wanrang Siam” before that from Apr 43). Also at Brangkassi, Chungkai, Tamarkan, Kinsayok. Final location shown: “Kauwleleh” which records suggest cd be Kaorin. & May 43. No specific camp stated. Although 211 Kilo Camp is listed in a confusing way. | The other two references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.86 Serial No.555 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.140 Serial No.281. | 80 | Lt Miles; Lt Sharp; 248 Kilo; Krian Kria; Brangkassi, Chungkai, Tamarkan, Kinsayok; Kaorin | |
| Terauchi | Takejiro | Listed as Mil. Civ. but def. Korean | 555 | Bangkwang List | 87 | Arrived Banpong Oct 42. Also at Chungkai, “Wan Leng”, Arhill, Kinsayok, Chungkai, Tamuang. Final location shown: was “With other Koreans in Tamuang”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Chungkai; “Wan Leng”, Arhill, Kinsayok, Chungkai, Tamuang | |
| Tex | Sgt Maj | Tex | 966 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 14 | i/c camp. Feb 45. “Lampoe (possibly Lapoeng), Chiengmai Area, Siam” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Chiang Mai | |
| Teyoda | Prob. Special Branch | Manmandler | 1292 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 197 | 1942. Notes say Teyoda was in Kuala Lumpur at war’s end. [This is how it was in the original but is it supposed to be ‘Manhandler’?] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya | |
| The Animal | i/c | The Animal | 22 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 5 | Nakom Chassi | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Chassi | |
| The Baboon | Cpl | The Baboon | 1363 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 12 | There are three references to this individual (none of which give any guesstimate of a formal name) and the original notes state: Railway [There is a duplicate AWC No but that is not strong evidence] & Forcing sick PW to work on Burma-Siam Railway. [3 Rec’s with this nickname; no other names shown.] & Working party, Siam. Forcing sick to work June July Takanum. [No year]. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.92 Serial No.1363 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.7 Serial No.42 | 44 | Takenun | |
| The Barber | Japanese sentry | The Barber | 1100 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 265 | July 43 at Konyu North and Nov 44 at Nakorn Pathom. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konyu North; ; Nakom Pathong | |
| The Chain Breaker | Japanese (Engr) | The Chain Breaker | 1084 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 263 | Date: Aug 43. “Aged about 25 years fat.” [The original record says ‘247 Kilo’ but I am going with what I have.] There are two records for this individual with two nicknames; the other one is ‘The Black Crow’.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 248 Kilo | |
| The Devil | Sgt Maj | The Devil | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is now anyone’s guess. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| The Duke | Japanese Guard | The Duke | 1092 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 264 | Aug 43: Desc: “5’4″ very broad and powerfully built.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Krian Krai | |
| The Four Eyed Officer | Lt | The Four Eyed Officer | 94 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 89 | Approx 10 Aug 45. The notes say; “Jap Lieut Comdg ‘Hi-Shotay’ Coy.” Better informed people than me will be required to work that out. It is unlikely this man is the same as the other individual, Kodera, aka ‘Four Eyes’, who was also on the Railway. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; 299 Kilo | |
| The Garrotter | Korean Guard | The Garotter | 1402 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 95 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 100 Kilo Camp. Killed Dutchman by choking. & 100km camp. Railway: Killed Dutchman by choking. [2 Rec’s for nickname. No other names.] | The second reference to this individual is in No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p. 16 Serial No. 1402 | 44 | Burma | |
| The Get | The Get | 198 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 128 | Oct 1942 to Mar 1944. [Should this be ‘The Goat’? This is how it was in the original.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk | ||
| The Goon | 3 Star Pte | The Goon | 1121 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 267 | “i/c Elephants”. Jun to Aug 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takenun | |
| The Green Archer | Jap Officer | The Green Archer | 149 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 173 | Feb to Sep 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 211 Kilo; Takenun; Gai Zai Yok | |
| The Liar | Dvr | The Liar | 498 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 37 | No other info | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | No location shown | |
| The Little Corporal | Japanese Cpl | The Little Corporal | 156 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 174 | Mar to Aug 45. The location is given as “Kachu Mountain Camp (Petchaburi) Siam.” The notes add: “NCO i/c No.4 Party Aerodrome”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Petchaburi | |
| The Maniac | Engineer | The Maniac | 1493 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | June-July 43. “Kanu/3” [Konyu No.3] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Konyu | |
| The Monster | Japanese Cpl | The Monster | 485 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 123 | Jul 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 299 Kilo | |
| The OLP | The OLP | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | ||
| The Panther | Sgt Maj | The Panther | 994 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 251 | The date is July 45 and the notes say “IJA Military Jail, Bangkok”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok; Thailand | |
| The Red Light | Engineer W.O. | The Red Light | 1096 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 264 | Jul 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hintok River | |
| The Slasher | Jap Engr | The Slasher | 1032 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 64 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Beating of English officer at “Kanyu No 2 Camp Hintock”. [2 rec’s with this nickname. No other names.] & Beatings of officers at Kanu No 2 [2 oth refs now but no names.] | #REF! | 33 | Hintok; Konyu | |
| The Squealer | Engineer Pte | The Squealer | 1082 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 263 | Date: Jan 45. [An engineer in Uta Butai, a logging party.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin; Tarsau | |
| The Wasp | Japanese i/c | The Wasp | 658 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 71 | 1943-04-01 00:00:00 | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 110 Kilo | |
| Titch | Titch | 934 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10 | The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam”. There is no other information but this record is grouped with guards known as ‘Rubber Neck’ and ‘Misery’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi | ||
| Toda | Cpl (later Sgt) | Dracula | 1218 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 214 | Oct 43 to Feb 45. Hashimoto Workshops. | This may possibly be the same guard called ‘Black Toda’. | 33 | Nong Pladuk | |
| Toda ? | Korean | Black Toda | 1222 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 215 | “Batman to W.O. Kiama”. Oct 43. Chiang Mai | It is logical to assume that this individual’s name was Toda and it may be the same person also known as ‘Dracula’. | 33 | Thailand | |
| Togowa | Korean Guard | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 7 | Tarso, Siam | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau | |||
| Tokado | Korean Guard | 1055 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 258 | 1943 [The link is a bit tenuous but they are Korean guards at Tarsau.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau | ||
| Tokemoto | Toke | 1603 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 112 | 75 and 105 Kilo Camp. “A madman”. | There are three refs in this list but they each give exactly the same information but, for the record, the other two refs are: No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.36 Serial No.1603 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.71 Serial No.1009. | 78 | Burma; ; 75 Kilo; 105 Kilo | ||
| Tokiyama | Guard | The Beard | 294 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 141 | There are three refs to this individual with one under the nickname the notes states: Beating Lt Henderson. Dec 44 & Brutal treatment at Saigon, June 44-Feb 45 & May-Jul 45. See also List No.3, No.294. | Because these records relate to Saigon and not the Railway, I cannot readily give full details of the other references but they are from AWM54 1010/2/27, p.67 & AWM54 1010/2/34, p.70. | 66 | Lt Henderson; Saigon | |
| Tokoro | Kenichi | Lt | Comd at Mergui | 1010 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 71 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: “Execution of Ptes Bell and Davey and Schubert, Burma.” [This Rec. says ‘Davey’ but at least 2 others say ‘Davis’. & (1) Murder at MERGUI, Burma, on 18/06/1942 of two Australian PW (2) Murder at MERGUI, Burma, on 30/07/1942 of one Australian PW. Tokoro was tried at Manus Island and sentenced to Life. | The second reference to this individual is in Narrelle Morris List. His given name is written there as Ken’ichi. | 80 | Burma; Mergui; Bell |
| Tokoyama | Keitei | Korean QM | 4 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 268 | There are four references to what I presume is this individual but only this one shows his given name. The original notes state: From June to Dec 43 was at 70 Kilo in Burma. Was in charge of check parades. In Dec 44 transferred to Saigon. & 23 to 26 Jan 44. I have not seen the spelling of this location before and have entered it into the master list. [There is not a strong connection but as three Korean guards are listed together, I have included it on the off-chance it may fill a gap.] & June 43. Involved with death of Sig. Thomson. & Beating of Sgn. Thomson. 211 Kilo Camp, Siam. July 15 1943. | The other three references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.258 Serial No.1056 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.141 Serial No.290 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.8 Serial No.920 | 66 | 70 Kilo; 211 Kilo; Sig Thomson; Saigon; Chungara | |
| Tokuda | Seiin | Guard | 562 | Bangkwang List | 88 | Arrived Banpong Sept 42. Also at Kanburi, Wanyai, Takanun, Tamuang, Chungkai. From June 44 to March 45 was “Transport Guard Japan” then back at Chungkai & Tamuang. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanburi, Wanyai, Takanun, Tamuang, Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Tokunaga | Yukio | Korean | 563 | Bangkwang List | 88 | Arrived Banpong Oct 42. Also at Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanchanaburi; Tamuang; Bangkok | |
| Tokuyama | Mitsuo | Guard | 564 | Bangkwang List | 88 | Arrived Wanyai Nov 42. Also at Konyu (Dec 42 to Aug 43), Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Wanyai; Konyu; Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Tomachi | Pte 1st Class | Bk | Ken Harrison. ‘TBJ’ | 139 | A very short and bad-tempered Japanese in charge of guards either at Pudu or at the KL motor works used by IJA as a transport centre. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya; Pudu | ||
| Tomatani | Med Clerk | 1012 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 71 | Location info and generic comment only | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Osaka | ||
| Tombstone the Killer | Korean Guard | Tombstone the Killer | 951 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 12 | 16 May 44. “Beating to death of PW.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Gai Zai Yok; Kanchanaburi | |
| Tomimatsu | Shigeroshi | Civ [?] | 1841 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 89 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Thailand | |
| Tomimatsu | Taoshi | Civ [?] | 1832 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 89 | 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Thailand; 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit | |
| Tomimatsu | Guard | 1011 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 71 | Beatings about Sep 43 | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Burma; 18 Kilo | ||
| Tomimatsu | Korean | 1015 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 71 | Beatings of Capt Maston. Songkrai Camp. | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Capt Maston; ; Songkrai | ||
| Tomimatsu | Korean Guard | 1072 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 67 | Beatings of PW about Sept 43, 18 Kilo Camp | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Capt Maston; Songkurai; Burma; ; 18 Kilo; Songkurai | ||
| Tomimatsu | Korean Pte | 783 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 44 | Beating of Capt Maston, Shimo, “Sonkurai” Camp. | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Capt Maston; Songkurai; Burma; ; 18 Kilo; Songkurai | ||
| Tomimatsu | Korean guard | 1333 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 88 | Kli Kil, Siam. | [There are three Tomimatsus all linked to 18 Kilo camp, Songkurai and Capt Maston. Given name cd be Shigeroshi or Taoshi.] | 33 | Thailand; Kli Kli | ||
| Tominara | Camp comdt | Bk | Hembry, Spymaster | 413 | I have included this here but I think the reference is very spurious. It is the only reference to anyone of this name or even similar at Pudu. The quotation is in my notes from this book. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kuala Lumpur; Malaya; Pudu | ||
| Tomotama | Jugen | Guard | 568 | Bangkwang List | 88 | Arrived Konyu Oct 42 to Mar 43 & Dec 43 to Apr 44. Also at Kinsayok, Krian Kria, Tamarkan, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | There are other references to this same individual in later additions to my original list, including photos of him at the NAA. His given name is written at Yu or Yugen or even Yuzei and he was part of a joint trial with Lt Usuki, ‘the Konyu Kid’, Sgt-Maj. Hiramatsu, ‘the Tiger’, and seven others. Tomotama was sentenced to 10 years, which made him one of the unlucky ones in some ways because he would have served his full sentences whereas no one sentenced to longer terms did. | 98 | Konyu; Kinsayok, Krian Kria, Tamarkan, Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Toothbrush Charlie | Korean Guard | Toothbrush Charlie | 1073 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 67 | Brutal treatment at “Rajburi, Feb-Aug 45”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Rajburi | |
| Toothy | Railway engineers | Toothy | 941 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 11 | The date is Apr-Jul 43 at “Konu, Siam” which I take to mean Konyu. ‘Toothy’ is described as having “very prominent teeth”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Konyu; Hintok | |
| Toyama | Kisei | Korean Guard | Bk | McCormack and Nelson | 103 | It is surprising that there are only six references to this individual who was one of the most notorious guards on the Railway (and they are all from books). That is probably because his family name is also written at Toyoyama and Tokoyama but photos from the NAA show without doubt that they refer to this same individual. However, my notes from those records state: Family name also written as Toyoyama. Korean name: Hong Ki-Song. Tried with five other accused in a joint British-Australian trial relating to ‘F’ Force. Trial in Singapore, 23 Sept – 23 Oct 46. & Boyle says Toyama was a comparatively young Korean. He was first encountered at Bampong on arrival on the RW. “Toyama proved to be the curse of F Force.” [This is the first and only time I have seen a given name indicated for Toyama. I would say the spelling is not too reliable from the look of it.] & There is a photo of this guy on p.198. [See also the ‘Books’ worksheet.] & Arneil describes him as “the infamous Korean Corporal in charge of the Guards” at Shimo Songkurai in May 1943. & There is a comment here from Lt R.Eaton, 2/30 Bn, referring to Toyama who “Buggered about for hours” at this camp during march into work camps. Date is 17 May 43. & There are two incidents on this page involving Toyama. Both are in my text notes but Lt Ron Eaton refers to him as “a sadist and a fiend”. This is also the incident involving discussions of ‘metaphysics’. He was also the guard who carried a metal golf stick and beat PW with that. He is mentioned 10 times in my notes from this book. Toyama was tried at Singapore and sentenced to Death which was later commuted to life. | The other five references to this individual are: Boyle RRtB p.61 & Wright ‘MotL’ p.200 & Arneil ‘OMW’ p.92 & Don Wall, ‘Heroes F Force’ pp.17 & 85. | 88 | F Force; Lower Songkura; Upper Songkurai | |
| Toyoda | Kinjiro | Korean | 1847 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 90 | No info. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Outram Rd. He had been sentenced to 10 yrs. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | No location shown | |
| Toyoda | Mitsuo | Civ [?] | 1848 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 90 | Nato Bussan Co Bangkok. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Bangkok | |
| Toyoda | Shoji | Sgt | 1846 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 90 | Burma Kpt No 1 – 1 Det. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 17 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Toyoda | 2nd Lt | 53 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 186 | Mid-Dec 42 to 20 Oct 43. Mistreatment of Dutch PW at what looks like a number of places: “MS. 77 80.5 ms Burma Siam Rl between Thanbyuzayat and Banpong.” Was from “Wakayama Prefecture”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Toyogima | 1020 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 72 | H’ Force. Beatings etc B/S Railway 1943. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | H Force | |||
| Trapper | Cpl | Trapper | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Trockida | Korean | Trockida | 330 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 145 | There is not a lot of information here but there are two nicknames here. This one is related to a Korean “i/c Rations”. It could be “Trockida” or “Trookida” and the other is ‘Blac Joe’ which I entered above: Date: July 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Gai Zai Yok | |
| Tsuchiya | Kazuo | QM Sgt-Maj | 570 | Bangkwang List | 89 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanburi, Tamuan. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanburi, Tamuan; Bangkok | |
| Tsuda | Bunji | Sgt | 571 | Bangkwang List | 89 | Arrived Konquita Mar 44 to Jan 45. Final location shown: “Nakom Cheswie”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konquita | |
| Tsujimura | Eizo | “L/Cpl. (Cpl)” | 572 | Bangkwang List | 89 | Arrived Banpong Feb 45. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ban Pong | |
| Tsukamoto | Chuji | Sup. Pte | 574 | Bangkwang List | 89 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Kanburi Aug 44. Also at Aperon. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & The note says: “Illtreatment Burma/Siam Railway. Tried Singapore. 15 yrs imprisonment.” & 19 Amb Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to 15 yrs on 18/10/46. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/28 p.59 Serial No.1130 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.91 Serial No.1871 | 88 | Aperon; Kanchanaburi | |
| Tsumura | Makoto | QM 2nd Lt | 578 | Bangkwang List | 90 | Arrived Kanburi Aug 44. Also at Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanburi; Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Tsunoda | Takeshi | Cpl | Black Bomber | 1881 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 91 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Burma Kpt No 2 HQ. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 16 W.C.I.T. [This guy’s rank is listed incorrectly by someone in one of these entries and the someone cd be me. He was either a Capt or a Cpl] & Arrived Thanbyuzayat Jan 43. Also at Aperon, Anganau, Tamarkan, Tamuang, Kanburi. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Onti Camp. [There was a ‘Black Bomber’ on the RW and one in Japan.] | The other two references to this individual are: Bangkwang List p.90 Serial No.580 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.67 Serial No.952. Tsunoda’s rank is listed once as a Pte, once as a Cpl and once as a Capt. | 55 | Thanbyuzayat; Aperon, Anganau, Tamarkan, Tamuang, Kanburi; Bangkok |
| Tsurumi | Hanato | Lt | 394 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 43 | “Q Officers 2 Grp Burma Siam Railway” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Thailand | |
| Tsurumi | Kazuji | Civ [?] | 1880 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 91 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Tsuruta | Masaru | Lt | 581 | Bangkwang List | 90 | Arrived Tamarkan Oct 42. Also at Rintin, Kuie, Kuichi, Brangkassi, Nike, Songkurai, Thanbyuzayat. Final location shown: Nike. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamarkan; Rintin; Kuie; Kuichi; Brangkassi; Nike; Songkurai; Thanbyuzayat; Nike | |
| Twisted Mouth | Japanese Sgt | Twisted Mouth | 30 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 82 | Is named with Kodera or ‘Four Eyes’. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 299 Kilo; Songkrai | |
| Two Mad Carpenters | Engineers | Two Mad Carpenters | 326 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 145 | May 42/Sep 43 [There is another record with this nickname but not a lot more information.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 211 Kilo | |
| AIF Joe | Korean guard | AIF Joe | Bk | Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ | 376 | Brief mention from 31 Dec 44. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | |
| Sam the Swine | Sam the Swine | Bk | Henning Doomed Bn | 244 | He was a particularly spiteful guard who bashed two 2/40 Bn men in about July 1945, one of whom, Ken Linford, went on to stage a successful escape – helped no doubt by the impending end to the war. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ratburi | ||
| The Cat | Sgt-Maj | The Cat | Bk | Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ | 288 | Sept 28 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok | |
| Uchida | Sakuzo | Sgt-Maj | 582 | Bangkwang List | 90 | Arrived Tamarkan Oct 42. Also at Rintin, Kuie, Kuichi, Brangkassi, Nike, Songkurai, Thanbyuzayat, Aperon. Final location shown: Nike. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamarkan; Rintin, Kuie, Kuichi, Brangkassi, Nike, Songkurai, Thanbyuzayat, Aperon; Nike | |
| Uchiyama | Katsuichi | Cpl | 1899 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 92 | Burma Kpt No 1 3 Det. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 17 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Uchiyama | Masao | W.O. | 1901 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 92 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Ueda | Shoichi | L/Cpl | 1907 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 92 | 9 Rly Reg. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | It is tempting to link this ref with that of UEDA Sueyoshi but since one was held in Rangoon and one in Bangkok, I am going to say they were different individuals. The rank is also significantly different, esp. since both wd have been from the end of the war. | N | Burma; Kanchanaburi | |
| Ueda | Sueyoshi | Sgt-Maj | 584 | Bangkwang List | 91 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Kanburi Sept 42 to Mar 45. Final location shown: Prachuab Kirikan. & Siam Kot Kirikan Sect [The location has me bemused and so the one I have added here is just a guess.]. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 12 W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 92 Serial No. 1908 | 60 | Thailand; Kanchanaburi; Krian Krai | |
| Ueshima | Einori | 3 Star Pte | 1919 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 93 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Feb to Apr 45. & 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 204 Serial No. 1132. That second ref gives only the family name “Weshima” but I think that is a fair link and there are no other Ueshimas on this list. | 58 | Base Hospital Wampo | |
| Ujiye | Ichiro | Sgt-Maj | 587 | Bangkwang List | 91 | Arrived Kinsayok from Java Jan 43. Also at Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; Brangkassi, Nong Pladuk; Ubon | |
| Uncle Chunkle | Interpreter | Uncle Chunkel | 1118 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 267 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Aug 42. & Weary’ was at Tarsau in Jan 44 when he mentioned ‘Uncle Chunkle’ and commented “He is a quite pleasant and well informed old chap.” | The second reference to this individual is from Weary’s ‘War Diaries’, p.320. | 44 | Tarsau; Nong Pladuk | |
| Uno | Gotaro | Mil. Civ. | 588 | Bangkwang List | 91 | Arrived Banpong from Java Dec 42. Also at Moulmein, Thanbyuzayat, Babou, Repo [prob Retpu]. Travelled to Japan and Korea Sept 43.. Final location shown: Tamuang from Jan 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Moulmein, Thanbyuzayat, Babou, Repo [prob Retpu]; Tamuang | |
| Urikawa | Yoshinaru | S/M | 1131 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 59 | The note says: “Illtreatment Burma/Siam Railway. Tried Singapore. Life imprisonment.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma; Thailand | |
| Ushiyama | Locomotive | 686 | No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 | 44 | Rangoon. Involved with execution of Pte McCarthy | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte McCarthy; Burma | ||
| Usuki | Kishio | Lt | Boy Shoko and Konyu (or Kanu) Kid | 401 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | The Konyu Kid’ or ‘Kanu Kid’ or ‘Boy Shoko’ was one of the most notorious Japanese officers on the line. There are 19 references to him in my list and a selection of these references state: Lack of food etc. [NOTE the three nicknames for this SAME bloke for this one entry.] & “Illtreatment of PW at Kanu River, 28 Jan 43” and also at Intoe Camp Tiger Valley. & Weary first encounters him at Konyu 3 on 25 Jan 43. [On pp.282 & 364 Cam Forbes in ‘Hellfire’ lists Lts Osuki at K3 and Usuki at K2 as different individuals but this use of the ‘Boy Shoko’ nickname is strong evidence they were one and the same person.] & There is a LOT of information on this individual inc. photos. “a one pip beardless little youngster… Perhaps an alcoholic.” & Is one of a line-up of guards photographed by a WGC survey party in October 45 at Neike, Burma. [The guard in this photo is definitely NOT the Konyu Kid.] & Arrived Konyu from Fusan Korea Nov 42 to Apr 43. Also at Hintok (May to Sept 43), Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: as Guard Commander at Saraburi. & Shooting of Pte E. Hilton 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, Sept 43 [Which definitely took place at Tarsau.] & & Hintok Camp [There are three listings under “Usuki” for this guy but for some reason I am inclined to think this might well be “Suzuki” but I am convinced these four entries refer to the same individual.] & Lack of food etc. [NOTE the three nicknames for this SAME bloke for this one entry.] & & Severe beatings at Hintok. & The rank is “Lt.Comdt” and I am sure that relates to him being Comdt of the Konyu camp. Nov 42-Jan 43. & “Dec 43…Murder by bayonetting of Pte Hilton (Sherwood Foresters” [This record is SUPER confusing. I think the ref to ‘The Konyu Kid’ is misleading and WRONG!! Ustaki/Yuki/Suki was involved with the death of Pte Hilton but not Usuki or ‘The Konyu Kid’. There WAS a Lt involved in the killing whose name was listed as Sonomnya. There is NO hard evidence for suggesting this surname may be Usuki other than it seems logical to me given the stems of names in the four related records.] Usuki was tried along with Sgt-Maj Aitaro HIRAMATSU aka ‘the Tiger’ and eight others in Singapore where he was sentenced to death by hanging mainly for ordering the execution of Pte E.Hilton at Tarsau. | Other references to this individual are: Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ p.154 & TGG 2006 p.547 & Bangkwang List p.92 Serial No.590 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.122 Serial No.483 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.80 Serial No.11 &AWM54 1010/2/28 p.19 Serial No.151 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.114 Serial No.1619 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p. Serial No.401 & No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 p.37 Serial No.1619 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.65 Serial No.1041 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p. Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.162 Serial No.80 & Singapore War Crimes Webpage & Reg Twigg p.83 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.35 Serial No.309. | 98 | Hintok; Konyu; Tarsau; Niki; 35 Kilo | |
| Wada | Haruo | Med Pte | 592 | Bangkwang List | 92 | Arrived Kanchanaburi Dec 44. Also at Tamuang. Final location shown: Nakom Nayak. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Tamuang; Nakom Nayak | |
| Wada | Kasaku | Civ [?] | 1948 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 94 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Wada | Shun | Civ [?] | 1949 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 94 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Wakamatsu | Shizuo | Capt | 594 | Bangkwang List | 92 | There are nine references to this individual and they state: Arrived 18 Kilo from Java Jan 43. Also at Aperon, Anganau. Final location shown: Nakom Patong from July 44 on. & (1) Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 (2)–(7) [not charged with charges 2–7] & Ill-treatment of PW who were employed on the Burma-Siam Railway between THANBUYZAYAT, Burma and NIKI, Siam, between 25/10/1942 and 1/05/1944 Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot, three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 13/12/1942 (3) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed three recaptured escaped Dutch PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 27/12/1942 (4) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 2/02/1943 (5) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed a recaptured escaped Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 16/03/1943 (6) Responsible for unlawful shooting and killing of an Australian PW at THANBUYZAYAT, Burma, about 14/12/1942 (7) Unlawfully ordered and caused to be shot and killed an Australian PW at 18 KILO WORK Camp, Burma, about 26/12/1942 & Nakom Pathon [sic] & Apr to Aug 45. & i/c Labor and PW. “Implicated with Lt Higushi and other severe bashings.” & Col. Ishi was the commanding officer. Wakematsu showed interest in the POWs’ production of emetine and, unlike Lt Higuchi, could see and would admit that amoebic dysentery was killing a lot of POWs. But, I think from what is written, that he was still not successful in getting Lt Higuchi to change the official cause of death. & Siam POW Camp Nakon Pelay Hosp. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to death on 10/9/46. & 9 Rly Reg Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The other references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No.759 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.114 Serial No.1621 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.260 Serial No.1066 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.73 Serial No.1050 & Coates Story p.122 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.94 Serial No.1951 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.94 Serial No.1952. Wakamatsu was tried twice at Singapore. The first trial was aborted and at the second he was sentenced to Death by hanging which was duly carried out on 30/04/1947. | 95 | Java; 18 Kilo; Aperon, Anganau; Nakom Patong | |
| Walking Ulcer | Lt | Walking Ulcer | 1051 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 73 | Location info and generic comment only | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Nakom Chassi | |
| Warden | Warden | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | ||
| Watanabe | Masahiro | Major | 1971 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 95 | No info. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Pudu, KL. He was wanted by 5. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | No location shown | |
| Watanabe | Masao | Sgt | 1136 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 60 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: The note says: “Illtreatment Burma/Siam Railway. Tried Singapore. 1 day imprisonment.” I have included this not only because of its Railway connection but the sentence: that is LITERALLY what it says about his sentence!!! & 14 Oct 44 to 15 Jun 45. “Taimonta Jungle Camp, Siam”. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 211 Serial No. 1185 | 75 | Burma; Thailand; Taimonta | |
| Watanabe | Michio | WO | Happy Jack or Happy Harry | 1086 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 68 | Implicated with Sgt Yamasaki in brutal treatment at “Rajburi” [Rajburi is definitely in Thailand. See other information from AWM Lists.] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p.128 Serial No. 198. I had three records linked under this nickname but the rank varies so much in each of them as to make the link very questionable. The second ref which I will retain shows his rank as L/Cpl. The L/Cpl ref omits a family name and offers only the given name of Michio. Looking at that third ref, the link is very tenuous indeed since the nickname ‘Happy Jack’ is shown and the surname is ‘Horai’. I do see in my fuller list that there are two clear refs to a WO Watanabe with the nickname ‘Happy Jack’; the others may be conflations or misidentifications. | 70 | Thailand; Rajburi; Nong Pladuk |
| Horai | Lt | Happy Jack | 266 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 22 | 2 Coy 3 Regt Ind Engrs. Feb to Aug 45. [There is a Watanabe with the same nickname at Rajburi so that is confusing. ] | There is a ‘Happy Jack’ whose name was WATANABE Michio but nicknames were recycled so that I now do not have any confidence in the earlier link I made to two other refs to that individual. | N | Thailand; Rajburi | |
| Watanabe | Seikichi | S.M. | 1977 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 96 | HQ Siam POW Camp Bangkok. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Outram Rd. He had been sentenced to life on 7/2/46. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Bangkok | |
| Watanabe | Shigomasa | Capt | 1979 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 96 | 4 Sp Rly Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Watanabe | Shoji | Capt | 1981 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 96 | 5 Rly Reg Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Watanabe | Shokichi | Cpl | 599 | Bangkwang List | 93 | Arrived Konkoita from Java May 44. Final location shown: Nakom Chaisri. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Konquita | |
| Watanabe | Takeo | Capt | 1984 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 96 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Watanabe | Tokio | Sgt | 1060 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 74 | Location info and generic comment only | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | 75 Kilo; 100 Kilo | |
| Watanabe | Medical Officer | 1340 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 89 | Burma Hospital | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | ||
| Weno | WO (5 yellow stars) | 1297 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 198 | Date: May 44. Brutalities to L/C Mutimer and Ptes Sant and Wade at Kanchanaburi Rly Station. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Mutimer; Sant; Wade; Kanchanaburi | ||
| Weyama | Korean Guard | 925 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 9 | “Tampii, Siam” | This looks like a phonetic rendering of a Japanese name but your guess is as good as mine as to who it may be. | N | Tampie | ||
| White Whiskers | Camp Comdt | White Whiskers | 314 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 144 | July/Aug 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chunkai | |
| Wimpy | Pte | Wimpy | 1497 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 68 | June-Aug 45. “Langsuan C Thailand”. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Wire Whiskers | Wire Whiskers | 1628 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 38 | Involved with execution of Pte Dirkin, Burma. | There are two references to this individual but they are really just repetitions of each other. The No.8 list duplicates information in AWM54 1010/2/27. | N | Pte Durkin; Burma; | ||
| Woodpecker | Cpl | Woodpecker | 342 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | This is part of a list of nicknames all under this one entry. The date range given is literally “Dec 25 to Aug 45” which is not very helpful but other entries nearby go back to May 42. There is also a reference to a diesel driver but how far back in the RW construction these comments go is difficult to determine. HWR, one of the nicknames belongs to ‘the Screamer’ and he was on the RW btw July 43 and Dec 44. [Try also p.231 of the PDF.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Takilin | |
| Woollie Haired Officer | Officer | Woolie Haired Officer | 2170 | AWM54 1010/6/26 | 95 | “Illtreatement of PW B/S Railway.” [That is how the nickname is spelt in the originql.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangon | |
| Yagasaki | Masao | Sgt | Smiling Jew | 604 | Bangkwang List | 94 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Konkoita from Java May 44. Final location shown: Nakom Chaisri. & No other info & Illtreatment of PWs at Nakom Chassi Siam. | The nickname is not given on the Bangkwang List and the family name in the other two records is written as Yagashi but the rank is the same and the given name is the same so I think this is a strong link. The other references are both from AWM54 1010/2/28, p.38. | 88 | Konquita; Nakom Chassi |
| Yagi | Takeshi | 2/Lt | 2000 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 97 | 12 Aerodrome Coy Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 10 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yakima? | The Weasel | 1104 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 265 | Jan to Feb 44. | There is a reference to a guard with the same nickname in the Philippines. It is possible this was the same individual since they did move around a fair bit but since nicknames were often repeated or duplicated, I’d say that is a very unlikely connection and that is the only reason that surname is offered in the LHS column. | 22 | Tarsau | ||
| Yamachi | Pte | Danny Boy | 463 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 120 | The surname is also spelt ‘Yamishi’. 12 Sep 43. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Krian-Krai | |
| Yamada | Yoshiichi | Civ [?] | 2013 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 97 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamada? | Konzo | Jew Boy | 934 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 10 | The location is given as “Arrow Hill Camp, Siam”. There is no other information but this record is grouped with guards known as ‘Rubber Neck’ and ‘Misery’. | There was also an individual with this same nickname at Fukuoka. His name was possibly Yamada Konzo but the link is tenuous. | 22 | Kanchanaburi | |
| Yamagida | [Camp] Commander | Bk | Coates Story | 128 | There is just a passing reference to this officer but as mentioned in one of the other comments from Coates’ stuff, his writing is not always V clear and his reference to “the Japanese commander, Yamagida” is prob a ref to him being Camp Comdt. This is V late in the war and definitely at Nakom Pathong. [Weary’s War Diaries refer to “Yamagita” replacing Lt-Col. Ishi on 1 December 44: see RW Timeline.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakom Pathong | ||
| Yamagishi | Tomio | Sgt-Maj | 607 | Bangkwang List | 94 | Arrived Hindato from Java Jan 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk | |
| Yamaguchi | Hideo | Civ [?] | 2017 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 97 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamaguchi | Masayoshi | Civ [?] | 2022 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 98 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamaguchi | Nobuyoshi | 2/Lt | 2024 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 98 | Burma Kpt No 1 – 1 Det. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 2 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Yamaguchi | Sunao | L/Cpl | 2020 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 98 | 9 Rly Regt. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway; Held at Rangoon | |
| Yamaguchi | Toshinobu | Civ [?] | Horse Collar | 2028 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 98 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. & Kaopin Camp [should be Kaorin] [There are three front-runners for ‘Horse Collar’s’ given name: this one, Toshiyuki and Sunao. The actual bloke had to be the correct rank and at the Thai end of RW. The final link for me was the ref to workshops and this guy’s m/ship of an Eng. unit.] & Kaorin Camp “Particularly brutal guard” [Kaorin Camp is in Thailand] & Kaorin Camp Dec 44 – Mar 45 [Kaorin Camp is in Thailand] & June 1944 to March 1945. [The note adds: “Majami Butai Rly Workshops” which is interesting because units or ‘butais’ were often named after their commanders and that could be a corruption of the recurring ‘Hajime’ name. No. Scrap that. The name I was looking for was rendered by me as most likely being Honda Hajime but he was in Japan and not an officer.] & [I have added this given name b/c of the rank and both were at the Thai end of the RW but it’s a tenuous link.] & 4 Sp Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The other references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.130 Serial No.213 & AWM54 1010/6/26 p.76 Serial No.1084 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.98 Serial No.2029. His rank is given as “Civilian”, “Guard”, “Pte 1st Class”, “3 Star Pte” and “2nd Lt” which is a VERY wide variation. | 65 | Thailand; Kaorin; Brangkassi |
| Yamahura | Shigoru | Korean Guard | 1094 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 69 | Nakom Pathom [sic], Jan 43-Aug 45. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nakhon Pathom; Thailand; Nakom Pathong | |
| Yamakawa | Korean | 631 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 67 | Toncha, Siam. [Was linked with ‘Snake Hips’] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan | ||
| Yamamoto | Katsuo | Gunsoku | 610 | Bangkwang List | 95 | Arrived Kinsayok Jan 43. (Maybe it is his Chinese name given as “Pe Chine Ke”.). Also at Brangkassi, Kanburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kinsayok; Brangkassi, Kanburi, Tamuang; Saraburi | |
| Yamamoto | Tsunekichi | Korean Guard | 1295 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 198 | There are ten references to what is likely to be this individual and they state: Sept. 1943. There are four names listed at this same record. The offences took place at Kanchanburi Aerodrome Camp. [I have had a good look for the list for connections with this and the three other Koreans linked to the deaths of Hawley and Armitage and cannot find any link. Perhaps a name search may reveal something more.] & Was a clothes storeman. Also involved with beating BOs and BORs and the deaths of Lt Hawley and Armitage. Sep 43. [There are seven records for Koreans associated with the murder of these two officers so I am sure the names are corruptions of the originals.] & Arrived Banpong Oct 42. Also at Krian Kria, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamarkan. & Feb to Apr 45. & 95 Kilo Camp & Sep 43. POW Hospital. & Mar 45. [It is remarkable that the surname here is so VERY different from other instances where this nickname is used: Kumori, Suzuki and Takihama.] & The note says “i/c Cookhouse”. Wampo. & Wampo South, Siam & Korean name: Chue Jong Cab. Siam POW Camp 2 Br Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by Aust. Team. | The other nine references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.211 Serial No.1190 & Bangkwang List p.95 Serial No.611 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.204 Serial No.1132 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.89 Serial No.1347 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.120 Serial No.467 &AWM54 1010/2/34 p.120 Serial No.464 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.67 Serial No.632 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.67 Serial No.633 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.99 Serial No.2047 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.67 Serial No.633. I have this guard’s nickname listed as ‘Donald Duck’ but I now think that is most probably wrong. There is only one record that makes the connection between a “Yamamoto” (no given name stated) and that nickname: that was at Tamuang in March 45. There was another guard TOKUYAMA Mitsui who was known by that nickname and he also was at Tamuang late in the war. I should also add that only three of these records give this Korean’s given name but, unusually, they each spell it the same as it appears here. I say that because Yamamoto is not an uncommon Japanese family name and, if the nickname connection is so questionable, there is not a lot to link ALL of these references. | 88 | Lt Hawley; Lt Armitage; Kanburi Aerodrome; Banpong; Krian Kria, Chungkai; Tamarkan; Base Hospital Wampo; Tamuang; Kanchanaburi | |
| Yamamoto | Bk | TGG 2006 | 547 | Is one of a line-up of guards in a photograph taken at the end of the war. It is on the same page as a photo of Cpl Okaka aka ‘Dr Death’ and another line-up which lookis like it is photographed in the exact same spot which was at Neike in Oct 45 by a CWGC survey team. I found the other one online but cannot track this one down. | This may or may not be connected to YAMAMOTO Tsunekichi. | 11 | Niki | |||
| Yamanichi | Masao | S.M. | 2056 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 99 | Burma Kpt Akyab Det. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 3 W.C.I.T.. | There is a temptation to link this ref to that of YAMANISHI Masato but the rank is markedly different and both were held in custody at the end of the war with their unit information being shown. | N | Burma | |
| Yamanishi | Masato | L/Cpl | San Francisco | 2057 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 99 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: 3 Indep Eng Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to 5 yrs on 1/7/46. & Ill-treatment causing bodily injury to an Australian PW at RAJBURI, Siam, about April 1945 & At record 421 it states: “Brutal treatment of sick PW at Rajburi Camp.” | The other two references to this individual are: Narrelle Morris List Serial No.677 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.36 Serial No.323. Yamanishi was tried at Singapore and sentenced to 5 years. | 65 | Thailand; Rajburi |
| Yamaouchi | Kiyoshi | Civ [?] | 2059 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 99 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamasaki | Akiyoshi | Civ [?] | 2061 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 99 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamasaki | Genichi | Sgt-Maj | Silver Tooth | 620 | Bangkwang List | 96 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Nike May 44. Also at Onti. Final location shown: Ratburi. & Beatings at 18 Kilo Camp, Burma. & Beatings at 18 Kilo Camp, Burma. & Record 423 repeats the info above: Beatings at 18 Kilo Camp, Burma. His unit is given as “2 Coy 3 Regt Ind Engr”. & 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | The other four references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/27 p.69 Serial No.1095 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.64 Serial No.1032 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.38 Serial No.345 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.100 Serial No.2064 | 77 | Niki; Onti; 18 Kilo |
| Yamasaki | Kiyoshi | Civ [?] | 2065 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamasaki | Sakai | Civ [?] | 2066 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamasaki | Toshio | Sgt | 2067 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | Burma Kpt No.2 HQ. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Rangoon Gaol. He was wanted by 10 W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Yamasaki | Yorikazu | Sgt | 2068 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | Siam Kpt Bangkok. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. Awaiting trial. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand; Bangkok | |
| Yamasaki | Civilian | Wingy? | 1635 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 115 | [This surname could be YANASAN or YANASANA] Orio Camp No.6 Fukuoka. Beating of Pte Irwin and L/Bdr Donkin | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Pte Irwin; Japan; Fukuoka; Donkin; Fukuoka | |
| Yamashita | Kishido | Civ [?] | 2071 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamashita | Nobuo | Civ [?] | 2074 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 100 | 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yamashita | Korean | Yama Lion | 1075 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 262 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: 14 Mar 43. “Torture of POW”. & 1/10/1943 [Yamashita was also at Tarsau.] & This is from pp.193-195. Lt-Col. Andrew J. Larimer-Clarke, 69th Searchlight Reg., RA. He was (p.193) at Tonchan Main Camp from 1 Nov 42 to 25 Nov 42 and then at Tonchan until Oct 43. “YAMALION” was a Korean guard who had his name tattooed on his arm. Yamalion beat at least two British officers and “appeared to have been drinking and was in a very aggressive mood” on at least one of these occasions. Larimer-Clarke encountered Yamalion at Tarsau at the end of 1943 also where he slapped the faces of everyone in a work party. | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.173 Serial No.150 & UK WO Hiramatsu Trial Doc p.195. The connections here are not that strong. Yamashita is not that uncommon a Japanese name as can be seen by the two members of the 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit who had different given names. No given names are shown in the records I have bundled here and the nickname is used in two of them: the affidavit from the Hiramatsu trial and AWM Serial No.126 BUT neither of those records gives offers the family name. | 44 | Tonchan; Tarsau | |
| Yamayorski | Korean guard | 1348 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 89 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: 95 Kilo Camp & Bashings of Cpl Wallace. & 95 Kilo Camp, [Burma]. Bashing of Cpl Wallace, June 43 | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.77 Serial No.1100 & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.69 Serial No.1096 | 70 | Cpl Wallace; Burma; 95 Kilo | ||
| Yanagawa | Shakudo | Gunsoku | 623 | Bangkwang List | 96 | Arrived Hindato Apr 43. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Ubon [Served mostly as a clerk but did one stint in Java as a guard]. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Hindato; Nong Pladuk | |
| Yanagi | Hiroshi | Korean Pte | 624 | Bangkwang List | 97 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Thanbyuzayat Nov 42. Also at mobile column with Col. Anderson Feb 43, 25, 45, 60, 95, 131 Kilo, Chungkai. Final location shown: Tamuang. & Notes say “i/c Carpenter’s shop”. The date is 5 Jul 45 but there is a comment that he “Was formerly at Tah Muang”. [This guy was a Korean at Tamuuang at the end of the war so that is my connection to Hiroshi Yanagi] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 260 Serial No. 1070 | 55 | Thanbyuzayat; 43, 25, 45, 60, 95, 131 Kilo, Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Yanagi | Seichin | Guard | 625 | Bangkwang List | 97 | Arrived Banpong Apr 43. Also at Hindato, Nong Pladuk. Then sailed to Japan June 44 and was arrived Shimonoseki 14 days later. Returned to Nong Pladuk Sept 44.. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Hindato; Nong Pladuk; Shimonoseki; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Yanagi | Toshio | Civ [?] | 2087 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 101 | HQ ? Sp Rly Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yanagita | Shoichi | Lt-Col | 626 | Bangkwang List | 97 | Arrived Banpong Aug 43. Also at Chungkai, Takanun. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Chungkai; Takanun; Nakom Patong | |
| Yangasaki | Wandering Jew | 1339 | No.8 AMF List 6 and maybe 5 | 8 | Bashing PWs [3 Engr 5543 Engr Regt] [‘Jackie the Jew’ was in a very similar unit, i.e., 3 Engrs and was at Nagorn Jaisri in Bangkok.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Bangkok | ||
| Yano | Shigeru | S.M. | 2095 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 101 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: 287? Inf Regt 37 Div Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by GSIB. & Nippon Air Servic Co., Bangkok. [There is a three letter word obsured before Bangkok]. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by GSIB. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/43 p. 101 Serial No. 2094 | 11 | Thailand; Bangkok | |
| Yasuda | Jinkon | Guard | 628 | Bangkwang List | 97 | Arrived Tarsau, Oct 42. Also at Tamuang, Kanburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tarsau; Tamuang; Kanburi; Nakom Patong | |
| Yasuda | Kinchiro | Guard | George | 1152 | AWM54 1010/2/27 | 74 | There are eight references to this individual and they state: Dai Ni Coolie Camp [Kanburi] & According to Hall, ‘George’ was a quite endearing Korean who went out of his way to avoid punishing POWs and was ostracised by the Japanese as a result. & Arrived Kanburi March 43. Also at Wanyai, Kinsayok, Nike. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. & 15869 & This guard is described in some detail by Rivett. He was unpopular amongst other guards because he was more friendly with the PW than them. His kindnesses frequently led to him being beaten by other guards. It would be surprising and somewhat shocking if this were the same ‘George’ reported for crimes against romusha at the other end of the Line. & Mar to Aug 44. No.2 Camp at Kanchanaburi No.2 Camp. & Record 429 states: “Killing of coolies by injections Kanburi” & ?? Ambul Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Outram Rd. He had been sentenced to 20 yrs on 18/10/46. | The other references to this individual are: E.R. Hall. p.71 & Bangkwang List p.99 Serial No.629 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.173 Serial No.155 & Rivett Behind Bamboo p.194 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.201 Serial No.1324 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.11 Serial No.67 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.101 Serial No.2098. Not all of these references can definitely be linked to this same guard: a few given only the nickname. But three give his full name, his rank and the nickname, including the most damning ref of all, the one reporting that he killed coolies by injection at Kanburi. Therefore, it is no surprise that Yasuda was imprisoned and possibly tried at Outram Rd; he was sentenced to 20 yrs. So what does that show? Perhaps it shows that just b/c a few individuals stand up and give positive assessments (such as Rivett did in his account – where he does only identify the individual by the nickname) doesn’t mean that same individual didn’t commit (or wasn’t capable of committing) heinous acts at other places and at other times. | 88 | Thailand; 14 Kilo; 26 Kilo; Wanyai; Kinsayok; Nike; Kanchanaburi; Kun Knit Kway; Kanchanaburi |
| Yasuda | Shonan | Mil. Civ. | 630 | Bangkwang List | 99 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Sept 43. Also at Banpong, Chungkai, Takanun. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Banpong, Chungkai, Takanun; Tamuang | |
| Yasuda | Tadashi | Capt | 876 | Narrelle Morris List | Murder at VICTORIA POINT, Burma, on 12/07/1942 of an Australian PW [NX10420 Pte RS Goulden in Burma in July 1942] | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/27 p. 115 Serial No. 1637. Yasuda was tried at Manus and sentenced to Life. | 90 | Pte Goulden; Victoria Point; Burma; Victoria Point | ||
| Yasuda? | Kinichiro | 2 i/c | George Formby | 1489 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 57 | The location is given as “Kinsyok” and the date May 43. | It is possible this is Yasuda Kinichiro. The nickname is the link. | 45 | Thailand.; Kinsayok |
| Yasuda? | Kinichiro | WO | No.1 George | Bk | Dunlop. ‘War Diaries’ | 156 | A good-natured WO of the guard at Konyu 3. | It is possible this is Yasuda Kinichiro. The nickname is the link. | 33 | Konyu |
| Yasuki | Kogen | Mil. Civ. | 632 | Bangkwang List | 99 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Apr 43. Also at Wanyai, Konkoita, Chungkai. Final location shown: Petchaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Wanyai, Konkoita, Chungkai; Petchaburi | |
| Yasumoto | Ryoki | Gunsoku | 633 | Bangkwang List | 99 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Oct 42. Final location shown: Kanchanaburi. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Kanchanaburi; Nong Pladuk | |
| Yasuno | Kenichi | Sgt-Maj | 634 | Bangkwang List | 99 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Takelin, Chungkai, Tamarkan, Kinsayok, Kaorin. Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Takelin, Chungkai, Tamarkan, Kinsayok, Kaorin; Tamuang | |
| Yasutake | Hisao | Boxhead | 29 | AWM54 1010/2/28 | 7 | There are five references to this individual and the original notes state: Record 431 states: “Numerous bashings, and maltreatment of PWs causing death at Tarsao – Apr 43 June 44.” & This page of the history lists the fate of a number of guards. [But I am not convinced about that and I am certain he was sentenced to 12 yrs in Japan. See Chap. 08 1 1 on movement to Japan and Phillipps University reference.] & Arrived Kinsayok Oct 42. Also at Hindato, Banpong, Wanyai, Tamuang. Final location shown: Saraburi. & Is one of a line-up of guards photographed by a WGC survey party in October 45 at Neike, Burma. & Killing of Gnr Stephenson, Java 42. Numerous bashings in Burma. | The other four references to this individual are: TGG 2006 p.535 & Bangkwang List p.100 Serial No.635 & TGG 2006 p.547 Serial No. & AWM54 1010/2/27 p.49 Serial No.823. Four of these refs give the nickname but only two give a proper name: one is the Bangkwang List and the other is AWM54 1010/2/28. That last-mentioned record gives both his full name and the nickname so I think that makes the connections here strong. However, look at the comments to TGG 2006. | 88 | Kinsayok; Hindato; Banpong; Wanyai; Tamuang; Saraburi; Rashin Maru; Tarsau; Niki | |
| Yellow Cap | L/Cpl | Yellow Cap | 341 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 148 | 1/06/1943. Desc: “About 5’5″. Rather flabby, wore a bright yellow cap.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan Spring | |
| Yoko | L/Cpl | Cheeky Charlie | Bk | Don Wall, 2/20th History | 156 | Frank Baker said, “He was a stinking thing, a horrible man. You could never have any rapport with him. I’d trust the Tiger before I’d trust him.These comments were made by Maj. Arch Ewart, 2/20th Bn. See notes. HWR, the general tenor is that this guard was one of the more sensible and reasonable guards.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tonchan South | |
| Yokoyama | Junji | Civ [?] | 2117 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 102 | 10 Sp Rly Tpt Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yokoyama | Takakazu | Civ [?] | 2119 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 102 | 4 Spec Rly Bridge Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yokoyama | L/Cpl | 1188 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 211 | Notes say “”L/Cpl (of Anti-Cholera Unit). Jue 43 to Jul 44. “Could speak English.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan | ||
| Yosaki | Senkechiro | QM Lt | 639 | Bangkwang List | 100 | Arrived Nong Pladuk Dec 42. Also at Kinsayok, Hindato, Wanyai, Kanburi. Final location shown: Nakom Patong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Nong Pladuk; Kinsayok; Hindato; Wanyai; Kanchanaburi; Nakom Patong | |
| Yoshihiko | 1st Cl Pte | 53 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 186 | Mid-Dec 42 to 20 Oct 43. Mistreatment of Dutch PW at what looks like a number of places: “MS. 77 80.5 ms Burma Siam Rl between Thanbyuzayat and Banpong.” Was from “2 Pl” and POSSIBLY b/c this could relate ONLY to next bloke at this same record, Daigo, “6 Coy 5 Rly Regt.” | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Railway | ||
| Yoshii | Chujiro | Civ [?] | 2140 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 103 | There are three references to this individual and the original notes state: Shooting of Pte E. Hilton 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, Sept 43 [Which definitely took place at Tarsau.] & Camp Comdr Kanu Camp [This is probably another reference to Usuki.] & 7 Sp Rly Eng Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yoshii | Keisuke | Lt | 11 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 80 | Shooting of Pte E. Hilton 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, Sept 43 [Which definitely took place at Tarsau.] | The other two references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/6/26 p.54 Serial No.754 & AWM54 1010/2/43 p.103 Serial No.2141. Only one of these refs gives the full name used here. One says only “Lt Coskie” and the other says “Lt Oskie”. As noted on the left hand column, it is quite likely these are references to Lt USUKI Kishio and he was definitely involved in the execution of Pte E. Hilton. In fact, he ordered it. | 45 | Pte Hilton; Konyu; Tarsau | |
| Yoshikawa | Haruyo | Med Sgt | 641 | Bangkwang List | 100 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Arrow Hill, some names I don’t recognise, Konkoita, Kinsayok, Lonsii. Final location shown: Anaquin from Apr 44 to end of war. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Arrow Hill; Konkoita, Kinsayok, Lonsii; Anaquin | |
| Yoshimoto | 3 Star Pte | 81 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 87 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: May 43. “Torture of British PW” & Sep 43. Tarso, Siam. | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 65 Serial No. 608 | 55 | Thailand; Tarsau | ||
| Yoshimura | Kinichiro | 2nd Lt | 636 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 69 | [NOTE: There is a BIG jump in Serial Nos from 1500 or so to 636 or so on the next page. I have included this record b/c of its link to the Railway but also b/c the information contained is so complete.] The information states that he as “O.C. 2 Pl 1/5 Rly Regt”. As for location, “Burma” is all that is said. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Burma | |
| Yoshino | Masao | Sr Pte | 642 | Bangkwang List | 101 | Arrived Chumphon May 44. Also at Nong Pladuk. Final location shown: Bangkok. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Chumphon; Nong Pladuk; Bangkok | |
| Yoshioki | Riichi | 3 Star Pte | 643 | Bangkwang List | 101 | Arrived Banpong Dec 44. Also at Ratburi. Final location shown: Banpong. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Ratburi; Ban Pong | |
| Yoshiro | Kiyoshi | Capt | 644 | Bangkwang List | 101 | There are two references to this individual and the original notes state: Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanchanaburi, Tamuang. Final location shown: Bangkok. & Jul 43. Illtreatment of Capt Marshall. Reported to have been a lecturer in the IJA Medical University, Tokyo. [The text of the surname is V hard to reasd. The first three letters are clearly YOS then there are probably two letters with capital “i” being the last | The second reference to this individual is in AWM54 1010/2/34 p. 198 Serial No. 1302 | 77 | Banpong; Kanchanaburi, Tamuang; Wanyie; Bangkok | |
| Yoshita | Sgt | 312 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 143 | Notes say “Nippon Transport Unit”. May 44. That was enough for me to look for a link but the other guard mentioned in reference to transport was Oyama or ‘Petrol Willie’ but there is no link I can see.] | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuan | ||
| Yoshiyama | Zenko | Korean Guard | The Killer | 927 | AWM54 1010/2/34 | 9 | There are six references to this individual and they state: “Tarso, Siam” & July 43. [I have included this b/c it is listed alongside another entry for ‘The Tiger’] & May 43. “Toncha, Siam”. [See also Rec. No.1068 below.] & Sep 43. “123 deaths between Nov 42 and Nov 43 from malnutrition etc, yet 3000 Kgs of dried vegetables ordered to be burnt and buried.” Notes say “Probably sam as YATISAMA” from List No.4. [Also, there is a question mark next to Korean.] & Approx Jun 43. & Arrived Wanyai Oct 42. Also at Tonchan (Nov 43 to Aug 43 & Nov 43 to Apr 44), Tamuang (Apr to Jun 44). Final location shown: Saraburi. | The other five references to this individual are: AWM54 1010/2/34 p.87 Serial No.85 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.120 Serial No.462 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.260 Serial No.1068 & AWM54 1010/2/34 p.88 Serial No.86 &Bangkwang List p.101 Serial No.645. | 90 | Tarsau |
| Yotani | Kitaichi | Sgt | 646 | Bangkwang List | 101 | Arrived Banpong Aug 42. Also at Kanburi, Chungkai (maybe Tamadjao). Final location shown: Tamuang. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Banpong; Kanburi, Chungkai; Tamuang | |
| Yuki | Mitsuo | S.M. | 2164 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 104 | 42 L of C Guard Unit Siam. In March 47 his status was: A suspect. He was being held in Changi. He was wanted by 11. W.C.I.T.. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Thailand | |
| Yusa | Junzo | Lt | 648 | Bangkwang List | 101 | Arrived Tamuang Sept 42. Also at Brangkassi, (prob) Songkurai. Final location shown: Aperon from Nov 44 on. | I have found only one reference to this individual. | N | Tamuang; Brangkassi; Songkurai; Aperon | |
| Yusa | Kiyoto | L/Cpl | Scarface or No.1 English Speaking Guard or Al Capone | 2166 | AWM54 1010/2/43 | 104 | There are seven references to this individual and they state: 3 Indep Eng Regt Siam. In March 47 his status was: Convicted . He was being held in Changi. He had been sentenced to 7 yrs on 17/3/46. & Bangkok and Siam [There is a second entry for ‘Scarface’ and Morris has the same name.] OR ‘Al Capone’. & At NACOMCHASSI, Siam, between July and August 1945, inhumanely treated PW & [There is another entry for this nckname] The names are reversed here with the surname being Yusa. [Still, I have highlight this in green because that means I found a connection with the other entry.] OR Al Capone. & There are two entries here and clearly the issue is whether this guy’s surname is Yusa or Kiyota but the nickname is written as “Al Capone or Scarface” – which makes sense as it is basically the same thing: Capone was called Scarface. & “Nakompaton” Base Hospital Thailand. Brutalities inc. severe beating of Maj. Krantz. & Arrived Tamuang Sept 42. Also at Brangkassi, (prob) Songkurai. Final location shown: Aperon from Nov 44 on. | The other six references to this individual are: No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.47 Serial No.705 & Narrelle Morris List p. Serial No.730 & No.9 AMF Lists 2-6 p.82 Serial No.1015 & AWM54 1010/2/28 p.48 Serial No.1015 &AWM54 1010/2/27 p.42 Serial No.753 & Bangkwang List p.101 Serial No.647. This person was tried at Singapore. The sentence was 7 years. | 85 | Thailand; Nakom Pathong; Nakom Chassi; Konquita |