| Accession Number | F07405 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 1 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Barrett, Reginald Mervyn (Reg) |
| Place made | Malaysia: Labuan |
| Date made | 3 December 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Trial of Sergeant Major Sugino, Labuan
Description
On 3 December 1945, the trial of Japanese Sergeant Major Sugino was held at HQ 9th Australian Division. Charge "Having caused to be killed 46 Australian, British and Indian POW at Miri on 10 June 1945". The court consisted of - Court President, 278996 (NX457) Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Colin Henry Grace DSO, CO 2/15th Battalion; Permanent President Courts Martial, Major (Maj) A J Grenville, 9th Division; NX100438 (N120017) Maj John Jarvie Watling, 9th Division Legal Officer; Judge-Advocate, Lt Col J M Hall, British Borneo Civil Affairs Unit. Verdict of the Court - Found guilty and sentenced.
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