Camp Conditions / Forced Labor

Reports on the testimony given by Lt. Col. Gregory Boyington who explained the difference between a "special prisoner" and a regular prisoner of war. He stated that "the prisoners were often confined in local jails; they were not allowed medical care; they could not take shelter during air raids; the United States Government was not notified of their capture; they received half the regular prisoner-of-war food ration, and they were not supposed to speak to regular prisoners." Boyington related how he and his cell mate, Major Donald Winser Boyle, discussed "install[ing] soda fountains in every room when they came home."

Reports on the upcoming trial of a former sailor turned civilian guard at the Hirohata prisoner of war camp near Osaka. He will be tried by the Eighth Army Military Commission at Yokohama.

Reports on the closing arguments at the trial of Major Yaichi Rikitaki in Yokohama who was charged with the deaths of 17 prisoners of war at the Fukuoka camp Rikitaki commanded.

IPS Document No. 1732, Exhibit 313. Woo King Zai recounts his experiences during the Nanking Massacre. Describes the Japanese soldier actions and forced gang labor.