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I was thinking more about what you found in your research today. Do you think that the soldier in question was from Kikonai? Do you think if he was from there he likely served in IJA 7th Division? Thanks!

Thanks for the translation! It's very interesting. Also it's pretty sad as the soldier who owned it obviously didn't make it home.

Hello, I recently came into possession of a Japanese soldier flag. My grandfather, who was a United States Marine, brought this home after the war. I'm not sure where he acquired it. I know he was wounded on Iwo Jima but I don't know for sure if he fought in battles prior to that. He was a very...