Defendant: Tsuda, Tsunesuke, civilian employee, Japanese Army, Tanagawa Branch POW Camp No. 4, Osaka Area, Honshu, Japan

Docket No./ Date: 14/ March 13, 1946, Yokohama, Japan

Charge: Violation of the laws and customs of war: 1. Did wrongfully and unlawfully kill a PW

Specifications: beating using among other club;

Verdict: Acquitted

Reviewing Authority's Recommendations: No comments made about accused due to his acquittal.

Reviewing Authority: James M. Prestwood, 2nd Lieutenant, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate

Prosecution Arguments: Accused beat the PW, already being punished in the guardhouse for escaping.

Defense Arguments: Denied striking the American POW and also denied participation in the conspiracy to kill the prisoner.

Judge Advocate's Recommendations: "Jointly and in pursuance of a common intent" was taken out of the original charge. It is interesting because of the difference between the idea of conspiracy in Tokyo and in the lesser trials.