Daimon Koijiro and another
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DATE OF CRIMES
Between 3 June and 27 August 1945
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LOCATION OF CRIMES
Between Nakon Nyok and Pitsanloke, Siam (present-day Thailand)
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DATE OF TRIAL
11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 July 1946
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LOCATION OF TRIAL
Singapore
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Case Summary
Two defendants, being members of the staff of Nakon Nyok POW camp, were charged for ill-treatment of POWs that resulted in the deaths of a number of named British POWs - Private Chittock and Tuton, Driver Weir, and Lance Bombardier Gardiner. These named British POWs were subsequently removed from the charge when the court issues its findings.
For more information see:
http://www.legal-tools.org/doc/db09c8/
The defence argued that the court should not believe everything said by the British POWs as true because they are British - appears to indicate some fear of bias.
DEFENDANTS
Daimon, Koijiro. Captain. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. 10 years' imprisonment. Sentence confirmed.
Noro, Junichi [Juinichi]. Sergeant Major. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. 15 years' imprisonment. Sentence confirmed.
JUDGES
Forsythe, P. A. Lieutenant Colonel. From British military. Court president.
McMath, J. C. Major. From British military.
Houseman, J. W. Major. From British military.
PROSECUTION
Stephen Gordons, L. B. Major. From British military.
DEFENCE LAWYERS
Tokunaga, Shoji. Civilian. Prosecutor, Tokyo High Court.
DEFENCE ADVISORY OFFICERS
Busfield, K. R. Captain. From British military.