Master Index of Akira Komiya Reference Material

[Bruce Pennington]

We are grateful to have Akira Komiya as one of our contributing members. His contributions to the our understanding of WWII era Japanese military culture, terminology, and history are priceless. Rather than search Warrelics every time we need to reference a post, we will compile significant discussions here. Please contact me, Bruce Pennington, or other mods to recommend posts/discussions that warrant consolidation here.

1. Short Term Active Duty
2. Navy Tropical Uniform
- Difference from army uniform
- Example of shirt, shoes, and hat
3. Shoulder Boards
4. Type 89 model 3 Observer Parachute harness Compared to Navy Type 1 Harness

[ghp95134]

Note that "Erk" is R.A.F. slang for a ground crewmember, it is not a Japanese term.

[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks Guy, corrected.