Japanese military authorities yesterday expressed high appreciation for the services rendered by Dr. Adolph Kessler, 1191 Bubbling Well Road, in assisting four Japanese soldiers wounded in a hand-grenade explosion at Brenan Piece at about 11 o'clock on Sunday morning The Japanese soldiers. members of a police detail, were engaged in removing dangerous debris from the area when an abandoned Chinese hand grenade exploded.
Dr. Kessler, a German, rushed to the assistance of the wounded. Covered with blood streaming from the injured mem, he carried them into his motor car and hastened to a hospital.
Ashio Izumida, private, first class. who was critically wounded, died on the way to the hospital. "Three others who were injured will recover.
A letter of appreciation for services w sent to Dr. Kessler terday by the Japanese Consulate-eneral, while similar steps are also expected to be taken by the Japanese Expeditionary Force,
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