The Archive · 1938

Jukong Wharf Renamed

Jukong Wharf was renamed lida Wharf in honour of Lieut.-Col. Tida.

Their action opened a line between Shanghai and Woosung, Major Yoshio Sakai was given the Fourth Class Order of the Golden Kite and the Fourth Class Order of the Rising Sun. He was among those who aided an attack on a Chinese position by spanning Sutung Creek with an improvised bridge. Subsequently the Japanese won an important victory.

Major Shogo Kogane received the Fourth Class Order of the Golden Kite. He was killed after making a brilliant record for bravery at Yanghangehen and Tazang, Majors Yoshizo Ozuka and Shinzo Kawana were awarded the Fourth Class Order of the Golden Kite, The former was among those who captured a Chinese stronghold: at Vu village; this victory led to the fall of Yanghangchen and Yangmujao, Major Chuhei Sato, who received the Fourth Class Order of the Golden Kite and Fourth Class Order of the Rising Sun, died after making a sortie on fortifications along Soochow Creek.—Domei.

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