KAGOSHIMA, May 04 (News On Japan) –
A memorial service for the previous Imperial Japanese Army kamikaze pilots who died through the Battle of Okinawa on the finish of World War II was held on May third in entrance of the Chiran Peace Kannon Hall in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
A consultant of the bereaved households vowed to proceed “passing down the preciousness of life.” Approximately 630 family members attended, commemorating the 1,036 squadron members who perished. Kamikaze assaults have been primarily launched from Kyushu, Okinawa, and Taiwan, with Chiran base recording the very best demise toll of 439. This 12 months marks the seventieth anniversary of the memorial service, which has not too long ago been held on May third to accommodate family members from throughout the nation extra simply.
Source: Kyodo