Posted on: General China Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/China/General/10324 Surname: ------------------------- I am conducting research related to a piece of history from World War II. My family was gifted the personal weapon of General Nakajima Kesago (Chief of the Japanese Secret Police and Commander of the 16 Division of the Imperial Army). It is my intention to document this piece of history for eventual display. The weapon was given to my grandfather by Colonel Harwood (Mitch) Mitchell who was a Provo Marshall based out of March Air Force Base at the time he retired. He was in Japan at the time of First American Occupation. The gun was given to him by Colonel Itsu Hota (an intelligence officer attached to Colonel Mitchell's unit) in about 1945. I am seeking any documents/unit histories on Colonel Harwood Mitchell, Colonel Itsu Hota, and any records that may have been confiscated from the Japanese related to General Kesago(I have heard that he had a diary). I have seen excerpts from Nakajima Kesago's Diary and have written to the Japanese Embassy for records relating to his history and perhaps even ordinance records that would help me to authenticate this piece of history. I have not had much luck there. Also, any pictures or related materials would be great. If you have these records or have some direction for me as to how I might further research the people involved it would be greatly appreciated. I have attached a link to photo's of the above described weapon, although I am not sure if it helps in the areas I am looking for information. Sincerely, Mark C. Elliott 530-478-1785 Power909@earthlink.net Photo link: http://community.webshots.com/user/power909