Sato Tamenori and others

009
DATE OF CRIMES
23 - 25 July 1945
LOCATION OF CRIMES
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
DATE OF TRIAL
5, 6 and 7 March 1946
LOCATION OF TRIAL
Singapore
CASE INFORMATION
Case Summary

The defendants were involved in the capture and killing of Burmese civilians attempting to escape the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in a large boat. Of the victims, 18 men, 9 women and 34 children died.

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INTERESTING FACTS

Ishida claimed to have performed acts of kindness towards the victims in their last hours, such as providing them with food and cigarettes as well as praying for them.

LEGAL ACTORS
DEFENDANTS

Sato, Tamenori. Major General. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. Death by hanging. Sentence confirmed.

Kiyomoto, Takuichi. Colonel. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. 15 years' imprisonment. Sentence confirmed.

Tazawa, Keizo. Lieutenant Colonel. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. Death by hanging. Sentence confirmed.

Ishida, Tadashi. Lieutenant. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. 1 year's imprisonment. Sentence confirmed.

Baba, Ikuo. Lieutenant. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. 1 year's imprisonment. Sentence confirmed.

JUDGES

Peacock, G.A. Lieutenant Colonel. From British military. Court president. Barrister at law.

Sinha, N.K. Major. From British Indian Army. 

Harrison, W.M. Captain. From British military. 

PROSECUTION

Peter, C.G. Lieutenant. From British military. Solicitor.

DEFENCE LAWYERS

Kokada. Local Judge in Japan.

Doi, K. District Court Judge in Tokyo.

DEFENCE ADVISORY OFFICERS

Richards, S.J. Captain. From British military.