former Japanese soldier just found
Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:46 pm
MORIOKA- A former Japanese soldier was just found in the Ukraine. He was last seen 60 years ago when he went out to fight on Sakhalin Island. He is now 83 years old and going home. The Russians took over the Island held him all these years. His name is Ishinosuke Uwano.
What a story! I wonder if he can find some warbirds?
What a story! I wonder if he can find some warbirds?
Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:17 pm
Held him where? In prison?
Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:38 pm
bdk wrote:Held him where? In prison?
Sakhalin Island was regarded as a prison.
Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:55 pm
It was Russia. He was not in prison. They just did not let him leave until recently.
Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:53 pm
at least he knew the war was over, not like some of the hold outs who were found over the last 25 to 30 years on remote islands, still looking to fight for the emperor. kind of embarrassing for the russians to have held an old man & common soldier that long. another island hold out was found a few years ago if i recall 