Is this man in the Japanese or Chinese army?

[BlackWatch]

I saw this photo and was wondering if he was in an Asian military. He looks Asian to me. Anyone have an idea? Thanks.

[relicz]

I tend to agree that he does look Asian in the photograph.

[BOB COLEMAN]

He appears to be wearing a 3rd Reich era RAD tunic. His physical appearance appears to be Japanese, not Chinese.

[Wagriff]

There must certainly be a fascinating but unknown story with this man's photo.

[BOB COLEMAN]

I notice there is no insignia on his cap which might indicate that this individual was not a German citizen.

[TrondK]

Could be another Korean volunteer, like the one US troops captured in Dday. I notice the soldier on your photo is missing shoulderboards aswell.

Very interesting for me to see this photo.

[SHINDENKAI]

To me he is more like a European than Asian.

Maybe a mix, who knows.

That still a nice picture, by the way.

Regards,
Taka

[HPL2008]

As has been said above, an RAD member. Collar patches are the 1942-pattern. The lack of shoulder boards is actually not unusual; the basic-level rank of Arbeitsmann (non-volunteer) wore none.

[Gunny Hartmann]

To me he is more like a European than Asian.

Maybe a mix, who knows.

That still a nice picture, by the way.

Regards,
Taka

I tend to agree, maybe Slavic?....

[BlackWatch]

My friend who sent me the photo sent me the complete image. Here it is. And here is the back too.