Chapter 37 postscript

On August 26, Showa Twelfth Year, I received a notice to enlist in the army. Going out due to the Beizhi Incident (initially called the Shanghai Incident, the local battle of the Beizhi Incident, and later expanded into a full-scale war, called the Rizhi Incident).Returned to Japan on September 16, Showa 14th. On March 12, Showa nineteenth year, I received a notice of enlistment. Participate in the Great East Asian War.On August 3, Britain and France declared war on Germany, which turned into a war between Germany and Italy against eight countries including Britain, France, Poland, New Zealand, and Austria.Germany and the Soviet Union make peace and sign a non-aggression pact. (The Soviet Union and Germany signed the "Soviet-German Non-Aggression Treaty" in August 1939. On September 1, 1939, the German army attacked Poland. After that, Britain and France declared war on Germany.).

On January 16th, Showa 21, I returned to the defeated Japan. In order to complete "Nichiji Incident Senki", I want to write again.But it was not finished yet, and it ended on the previous page.When compiling the "History of the Third Squadron of the 20th Infantry Regiment of Fuzhishan", it recorded the general attack on Nanjing, the defense of Luwangfen station, the battle of Xuzhou, the battle of Dangshan, the Weishi water attack, the raid from Zaoshi to Tianmen, Battle of Xiangdong.Although there were original copies of the battlefield diaries at that time, they were unable to continue sorting out due to the pressure of livelihood, and put them aside.Now more than forty years have passed, and although there are originals, they are not well remembered.

It is for knowledge, briefly explaining what it is. Appendix: Dong Shiro's Military Archives Origin: 2147, Takeno County, Kyoto Prefecture Name: Toshiro (born on April 27, Meiji 45) Military rank, etc.: Showa eight years January 31 Infantry second class Private First Class, August 2, 1988 Infantry 30 January 9, 1st Class September 15th, 15th year, Captain (according to Imperial Order No. 581) Captain, August 1, 19 Sergeant Cao on August 1st, 20th year On January 31, Showa 8, as an active soldier (Military Service Law Enforcement Order No. Ninety-One Eligible Persons) Join the 20th Infantry Regiment

Three squadrons.The first period of education will end on April 9. Joined the temporary formation on April 3, Showa 9.Attached to the First Squadron on the same day stay behind.The service period expires on November 30. Showa 10 roll call to check the number of people in service ended. In Showa 11th, starting from July 16th, the 20th Infantry Regiment held a two-day duty exercise. In Showa 12, the roll call and inspection of the number of people in service ended. On September 1, he was called up to join the 20th Infantry Regiment due to the replenishment of troops. On the same day, it was incorporated into the Third Squadron of the 20th Infantry Regiment.

Departure from Osaka Port on the 8th of the month.September 14th at Dagu Port login.Arrived in Tianjin on September 16.September 18 from Depart from Tianjin.Participate from September 18th to September 29th Battles along the Ziya River.September 30 to October Participated in the battle of Shijiazhuang and Luoyang River on the 19th.October 20 Arrive in Ningjin in one day and defend Ningjin.November 2 transfer, Starting from Ningjin.Passed through Shanhaiguan on November 8.eleven Passed through Kantung Prefecture on the 9th of the month, and departed from Dalian Port on the 12th. Set off.Landed at Hupu Town on November 17.November

From 17th to November 26th, he was engaged in rear duties.ten From January 27th to November 29th, the Changzhou Attached near battle.Participate from November 30th to December 3rd The battle near Danyang.December 4th to December 6th Take part in the battle near Jurong.December 6th to December Participated in the battle near Tangshan Town on the 8th.December 9 to Participated in the battle to capture Nanjing on December 13.December Nanjing was captured on the 13th.December 13 to December 2 On the 13th, he participated in the mopping up of Nanjing city and suburbs.twelve Arrived in Nanjing on the 24th of the month and defended Nanjing.

On the 13th day of Showa and January 23rd, we left Nanjing by boat.January 28 Landing at Dalian Port.Departure from Dalian on January 31. Passed the border of Kanto State on February 1.February 2 through the mountains customs.Arrived in Handan on February 4th.From Handan on February 7 Set off.Arrived at Ci County on the same day and defended Ci County.February 16 The day departs from Ci County.Arrived in Zhangde on the same day.February 20 Departure from Zhangde.Arrived in Xinxiang on February 26th, guarded Xinxiang.From February 26th to March 10th to participate in the Hebei Festival

Chaos fighting.Participate in the Yellow River from March 25th to April 10th Battles in the north.April 11 to April 15 Participate in the battle to eradicate the enemy in the occupied area - the battle in the area west of Zhangde fight.Depart from Zhangde on April 21.April 26 Arrived in Qi village on the same day.From April 26th to May 20th Join the battle of Xuzhou.Participate from May 21st to June 5th Battle near Guide.June 6th to June 23rd Stay near Weishi.Participated in Weishi Southwest on June 24 square fight.June 25th to July 2nd troop assembly Jie Lanfeng.Guarding Pheasant Hill from July 2nd to July 13th

and civil rights near.From July 14th to August 1st, the guard will be open near the seal.From August 2nd to August 4th, we will participate in the exhibition near the street crusade.From August 5th to August 6th, guard against Kaifeng close.Guard Zhujiawan, Bengbu from August 7th to August 14th nearby.Construction and police from August 15th to August 24th Prepare the road near Zhujiawan.August 25 to August On the 28th the troops assembled near Luzhou, on August 29th Guard Luzhou until September 8.Depart from Luzhou on September 9 send.Arrived at Yejiaji on September 13.September 13 to

On October 1st, guard the vicinity of Yejiaji.October 2 to October Participated in the battle in the southwest of Huoshan on the 11th.october ten From the 2nd to the 19th of October, guard the vicinity of Fangjiaji and Wumiaoji. From October 20th to October 23rd, guard the vicinity of the mall. Participate in Xianghekou Town from October 24th to October 26th Direction to pursue the enemy's battle.October 27 to October On the 30th, he participated in the battle to pursue the enemy in the direction of the garden.ten From January 31st to November 3rd, guard the vicinity of the garden.ten

Starting from the garden on January 4th.Arrived at the mouth of the river on November 6 town.Guard Hekou Town from November 7th to November 12th nearby.From November 13th to November 16th to Hanyang Concentrate nearby.November 17 to December 22 Guard around Hanyang.Depart from Hanyang on December 22 send.Arrived at Zaoshi on December 25th and guarded Zaoshi nearby. From January 15th to January 17th, Showa 14th, participated in the battle to conquer Jingshan fight.Raid Lou's house from January 23rd to January 25th near the mouth.Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 Sweeping Days near the door.Participate in the attack from February 20th to March 21st The battle of Ke Anlu.March 24 to April 26 The Japanese guard is near Sheng's house servant.April 27th to May 2nd The day gathered in the northern area of ​​Anlu.May 3rd to May 2nd On the 10th, he participated in the Battle of Xiangdong.May 21st to July 10th Three days guard the vicinity of Majialue.Received demobilization on July 11 make.Departure from Yangtze Harbor on July 28.July 30 He was admitted to Suzhou Army Hospital in Nanjing due to malaria.september ten Depart from Xiaguan, Nanjing on the 3rd.Ningpin Harbor on September 16 login.On the same day, he was admitted to Hiroshima Army Hospital.November 9 Transferred to Fukuchiyama Army Hospital.recovered on November 15th Kaifu Zhishan Army Hospital.November 20 according to Lupu Order No. 877 to decommission. Into the reserve service on April 1, Showa fifteen years. In the 16th year of the Showa era, the roll call and inspection of the number of people in service ended. In the 18th year of the Showa era, according to the No. 1 order of the Ministry of the Army, the number of people in service who participated in the roll call inspection And trainee. On March 13th, Showa 19th, he was temporarily recruited and joined the 120th Infantry 18th League Alternate Team.Incorporated into the first squadron on the same day.March On the 15th, he was transferred to the second brigade of the fourth field supplementary team.same day Was incorporated into the Sixth Squadron.Compilation was completed on March 17. Depart from Moji Port on March 21.March 24 Landing at Qingdao Port.Arrived in Jiangsu Province on March 29 Zhenjiang.Departure from Zhenjiang on April 7th.Arrived on April 9 Funing County in Huaihai Province.On August 1, he served as the corps leader and guarded Fu Ning area. On January 22, the 20th year of the Showa era, we set off from Andun, Qing Dynasty.Arrived in Fu on the same day Ning, guard the Funing area.February 25 according to Showa The 18th Order of the Army of the Twenty Years was transferred to the Independent Infantry No. 1 The 633rd Brigade.Incorporated into the Fourth Squadron on the same day.February The compilation was completed on the 25th.On March 28, Jiang Near Zhixiqiao Town, Jintan County, Jiangsu Province.Team change on April 1st Defense, start from Zhixi Bridge.Arrived in Zhejiang on April 28 Yejingtou, Cixi County, the province.On the same day, the construction of the eastern Zhejiang area began position.On August 14, the armistice edict was issued.august two On the 15th, demobilization was ordered.On September 2, the armistice agreement was concluded. Stayed in Cixi, Zhejiang Province from August 14th to September 5th.Nine Depart from Cixi on the 7th of the month.Residing in Zhejiang Province on September 30 Xiaoshan.Set off from Xiaoshan on October 2.stay on october 3 Shanghai. On January 7, Showa 21, he departed from Shanghai Port and returned to the mainland.January 10 Landed at Sasebo Port.Dismissed on January 10.