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ATIS INTERROGATION REPORT NO. 2873　16 January 1951

FIELD REPORT (ADVATIS SPECIAL REPORT - 0325)　27 December 1950

PW was cooperative and intelligent. Had a good memory. Reliability – good.

18 Sep 45 – PW’s father (who had been connected with the TOKUMU-KIKAN (特務機關) during the Japanese occupation) and mother were killed by the farmers of the village for collaboration with the Japanese. PW fled to MUTANGHIANG (牡丹江) to escape further retaliation.

Sep 45 – At MUTANGHIANG (牡丹江), PW worked in a restaurant as a waiter.

Apr 46 – PW enrolled in a military school – NORTHEASTERN DEMOCRATIC UNITED ARMY, ARTILLERY SCHOOL (東北民主■軍砲兵學敎).

Aug 46 – On completion of this military school, PW was assigned to the NORTHEASTERN DEMOCRATIC UNITED ARMY, 1st ARTILLERY DIVISION, 4th REGT, 3rd BN, 7th CO, 3rd PLAT, as an asst platoon leader, at LISHUCHEN (梨樹鎭), where the 3rd Bn was stationed.

Feb 47 – PW’s unit (3rd Bn) moved to SUANGCHENG-HSIEN, SANCHITATZU (双城縣 三字子).

Dec 47 – PW, under combat conditions, traveled to PEICHILIN (北吉林), SSUPINGCHIEH (四平街), CHANGWU (彰武), HSINLITUN (新立屯), LIYOYANG (遼陽), ANSHAN (鞍山), SSUPING (四平), CHANGCHUN (長春), and FUSHUN (無順). All in MANCHURIA (滿洲).

PW was asst platoon leader in his artillery unit at PEICHILIN (北吉林), but when the unit moved, PW was transferred to the 27th (Artillery) Regt and served as a supply officer in which capacity he served for 4 months at SSUPINGCHIEN (四平街). PW was later reassigned to the 27th (Artillery) Regt’s Veterinary unit as a veterinary officer. (PW studied animal husbandry while attending Middle School.) From then on, PW held this job until Apr 50. PW explained that the reason for his being shifted to various duties was because he was declared inexperienced and inefficient because of his youth.

Jan 49 – With the 27th (Artillery) Regt’s Veterinary unit, PW traveled into CHINA when the CCF began its offensive. PW was in TIENTSIN (天津) (Jan 49 – Feb 49), PEKING (北京) (6 days in Feb 49), TAIYUAN (太原) (Feb 49 – May 49), HANKOU (漢口) (May 49 – Oct 49), HENGYANG (衡陽) (Oct 49 -Dec 49), WUCHANG (武昌) (Dec 49 – Feb 50), and CHENGCHOU (鄭州) (Feb 50 – 4 Jun 50).

May 49 – At HANKOU (漢口), PW was transferred to the 4th FIELD ARMY, SPECIAL ARMY GROUP, SUPPLY UNIT (第四野戰軍 特種兵團 后勭部 官理科), as officer-in-charge of horses and supply for this unit.

Feb 50 – At CHENGCHUO (鄭州), PW was reassigned to the 15th IND DIV, REAR ECHELON (獨立十五師 后方部) as the asst security officer of the unit.

4 Jun 50 – PW and PW’s unit left CHENGCHOU (鄭州) for WONSAN (元山), KOREA via rail.

18 Jun 50 – PW arrived in WONSAN (元山), KOREA.

WAN-I (萬毅); Chinese; Commander, Special Army Group Hq; 40; height: 1.7 m; weight; light; build: slim; complexion: white; tall; married; 2 children (1 boy, 5 years – 1 girl, 2 years); last seen: HANKOU (漢口), E CHINA, Feb 50; heard to have been in HARBIN, MANCHURIA (as of May 50).

CHANG, Hsueh Lin (張学林); Chinese; Political Commissar, 1st Div; 47; height: 1.5 m; weight: heavy; build: stout; complexion: reddish; married – no children; last seen: WUCHANG (武昌), Feb 50.

LI, Ying Fuk (李永福); Chinese; Asst C/S, 1st Div; 30; height; 1.5 m; build: stout; complexion: reddish; beard; unmarried; last seen: HENGYANG (衛陽), Jan 50.

WANG, Fuk Lin (王福林); Chinese; C/S, 1st Div and Regt’l Comdr, 25th Regt; 42; height: 1.6 m; weight: 60 kg; build: fair; complexion: brown; birth mark over right eyebrow; unmarried; last seen: HENGYANG (衛陽), Feb 50: party member.

YANG, King Hui (楊京惠); Chinese; Regt’l Comdr, 27th Regt; 27; height: 1.7 m; weight: 55 kg; build: slim; complexion: white; conspicuous gold filled teeth; unmarried; last seen: CHENGCHOU (鄭州), May 50.

There were 6 divisions in the Special Army Group which was directly organized under the 4th Field Army, commanded by LIN Piao (林彪). The Special Army Group was commanded by WAN-I (萬毅).

The 6 divisions composing the Special Army Group were:

A. Engineers Div (工兵師)

B. 1st Field Artillery Div (砲兵第一師團)

C. 2nd Mechanized Field Artillery Div (砲兵第二師[機械])

D. 3rd AAA Div (高射第三師)

E. 4th Armored Div (戦車第四師)

F. 5th Field Artillery Div (砲兵第五師[馬])

Historical Background:

The Special Army Group was organized in Feb 49 when the Northeast Peoples’ Liberation Army was redesignated as the 4th Field Army. The Special Army Group was organized from the Northeast Peoples’ Liberation Army, Artillery Hq which was composed of 2 divs, 1st Div and 2nd Div, plus 3 regts. The 3 regt did not come under the divisions, but were directly under the Special Army Group, it was consolidated and designated as the 5th Div. The above-mentioned divisions were still designated as the 1st Div and the 2nd Div of the Special Army Group.

Three other divisions were newly organized under this Special Army Group at that time (Feb 1949). They were the Engineers Div, 3rd AAA Div, and the 4th Armored Div. Various elements of CCF troops and Nationalist troops comprised these 3 divisions. Of the entire Special Army Group it was estimated that 2/3 were original CCF troops and one-third were former Nationalist troops. The CCF troops and the former Nationalist troops were mixed and dispersed into the various units.

The Special Army Group was directly attached to the 4th Field Army and received orders from the 4th Field Army. When elements of this army group are detached, they are subordinate to the unit which they support.

Special Army Group Hqs:

The following sections were in this Hq:

(1) Staff Section (参謀部)

It was headed by the C/S of this Hq with 2 asst C/S. The subsections were:

a. Operations and Training:

This section planned and conducted the operations and training of all subordinate units of this organization.

It is their responsibility to make strategic and tactical plans.

b. Signal

The communication center of this Hq makes contacts with the subordinate divisions and the 4th Field Army Hq.

c. Reconnaissance

This section was said to be more or less the Intelligence Organization of this Hq.

d. Personnel

It was the responsibility of this section to chart the T/O of all divisions and attached units of this Special Army Group.

e. Administration

The administrative control and employment of all divisions were regulated and administered by this section.

(2) Political Section

This section was headed by the political section chief. He was also the asst political commissar of the Special Army Group.

The political section was sub-divided into the following:

a. Planning

Its function was to make regulations and directives concerning all political issues and looked after all political affairs and other matters not directly of military concern.

b. Education

This section functioned in maintaining the morale of the troops on the division level. It was from this section that reading material was issued to troops according to army regulations.

c. Propaganda

The organization and function of this section was parallel with the Education Section. This section was in charge of indoctrinating the troops. All entertainment and non-military assembly at all levels were sponsored by this section.

(3) Rear Services Section

It was sub-divided into the following:

a. Clothing Supply

b. Provisions Supply

Supply, clothing and provisions of this Special Army Group was controlled here and it maintained its channels of operation with the divisions and units directly through the Special Army Group.

c. Preparations

This section functioned in fulfilling all supply requirements of the divisions and attached units.

d. Ordnance

It was in charge of supply, repair and maintenance of all equipment and weapons. It was responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and weapons at all levels.

(4) Medical Section

a. 1st Field Hospital – Located as of Jun 50 at HANKOU (漢口).

b. No. 2 Hospital – Located as of Jun 50 at HARBIN.

c. No, 3 Hospital – Located as of Jun 50 at HARBIN.

These hospitals were directly controlled by the medical section.

d. Medical Supply

The medical supply section was responsible for the issuance of medical supplies to all divisions.

(5) Veterinary

Its function was to provide for the treatment of horses which were extensively used in two of the divisions. Horses were also supplied to various units. The section requisitioned for its supply of horses from CHICHIHAERH (斉々哈爾), MANCHURIA where it was heard that there was a large horse-breeding and training station (known as Horse Fostering Farm (馬養成所)).

(6) Security

The general function of this unit, which was directly attached to the Special Army Group Headquarters, was to provide guard details. The organization of this regt was similar to an infantry organization. There were 3 battalions in the regt, 3 companies to a battalion, 4 platoons to a company, 3 squads to a platoon with about 11 men per squad. The total strength of this regt was estimated to be 1800 men. Troops were equipped with Japanese Type 99 rifles.

Squad leaders were armed with US submachine guns; platoon leaders with former Japanese pistols. There were 4 Japanese type 38 LMG in each company.

PW knew little of this division. It was comprised of 3 regts – the 49th, 50th and 51st Regts. It was estimated that the Div strength was 7,000. There was about 1800 men in each regt. The organization was similar to an infantry division. The troops were armed with Japanese Type 99 rifles. In combat, the units of this division was supplied by the Special Army Group Hq. The Special Army Group Hq supplied them with necessary material and equipment needed to accomplish its missions. Its principal missions were to build and repair roads and bridges and clear obstacles for whatever unit it was attached.

Hqs of the 1st Field Artillery Division was headed by a Div commander, a political commissar, a C/S and a political committeeman or political section chief.

The known personalities in this Hq were:

Political Commissar: CHANG, Hseuh Lin (張学林)

Asst C/S: LI, Ying Fuk (李永福)

Hqs Service Units were composed of the following:

(1) Staff Section

a. Operation and Training

This section functioned in a similar manner as the Army Group’s staff section although limiting its jurisdiction to the regts of this division and was subordinate in its operation to the Army Group Hqs staff section.

b. Signal

Serves not only this section but also the entire Hq & Hqs Service Units. This is the communication center of the Div Hq. Four radio transmitters and about 20 field telephones were observed. There was a signal unit of about 120 men in this section.

c. This is the intelligence organization of the division level. There was a recon unit of company strength (about 100 men) under this section.

d. Personnel

This section was responsible for charting the Div’s T/O. Its function was to see that the elements of the Div were up to strength in manpower and horses.

e. Administration

The function of this section was to take charge of all administrative work of the Division.

(2) Political Section

This section headed by the Political Committeeman (or Political Section Chief) who occupied important position and authority with the division. The following sections were known.

a. Organization

b. Propaganda

c. Education

The Political Section had jurisdiction over all political and non-military matters within the Division. It also carried out its function in accordance with the directive issued by the Political Section of the Army Group.

(3) Supply Section

The supply sections function of the division was similar to that of the rear service section at the Army Group level.

a. Clothing

b. Provisions

c. Ordnance

d. Preparation

The supply section maintained liaison with the Army Group Rear Service Section down to the regimental levels. Its function is similar to that of the Army Group’s but its operation and supply control is limited to the regt in the Div.

(4) Medical Section

a. No. 1 Field Hospital

b. No. 2 Field Hospital

These two field hospitals treated wounded troops only. However, they accepted all patients and those with diseases were given temporary treatment only and then were referred for further medical treatment if needed at the Army Group level hospitals.

c. Veterinary

The veterinary section of the Div was more of an administrative organization for the regts.

(5) Security Bn

The Guard Bn consisted of 3 Cos. Its organization was similar to the infantry. Troop strength was estimated at 450 men. The troops were uniformly armed with US 30 cal. M1903 rifles. Squad leaders were armed with US 30 cal. carbines. Plat leaders with. “MOZEI” (Ed Note: Possibly MAUSER) automatic pistols which were formerly used by the Japanese Army. There were no MGs in this unit.

1st Div Equipment Markings

The artillery pieces were all marked with abbreviated unit designations. It was conventionally marked on the upper left-hand corner of the shield. It was said that all of the artillery pieces in the 1st Div were conventionally marked in this manner:

The code numbers were used. If the number was “12” it was known that it belonged to the 27th Regt, 1st Bn, 3rd Battery, 2nd Section, 3rd Gun Sqd. The howitzers are all marked in consecutive numbers from 1 to 36, since there are not more than 36 artillery pieces in on Bn.

In the 1st Battery there were four howitzers marked from 1 to 4. The first and second gun squads of the 1st section manned No. 1 and No. 2 guns respectively. The 1st and 2nd gun squads of the 2nd section manned No. 3 and No. 4 guns respectively. Wagons were not marked. However, the horses were marked by branding, although it was not required by regulation. The branding was done at Bn level. PW heard that all of the horses in the Special Army Group were branded for identification. The brands were made on the outside of the right thigh of the hind leg as described below.

The number within the circle was just a given number, believed to be just for identification of the horse. Since the horses were all branded, it was not a practice to exchange or transfer them to another Bn. Horses with Div and Regt markings were those used in the Div Hqs and Hq Service Group and Regt Hq and Hq Service Units respectively.

Regts of the 1st Field Artillery Div:

The Regts under this Div were: 25th Regt, 26th Regt and 27th Regt.

The 25th Regt and the 26th Regt had about 3000 troops each. The 27th Reg had a larger number – about 3500 troops. The general function and organization were said to be similar to each other. The equipment (guns and hows) varied in each regt. Nevertheless, the administration and general function of the Hq Service Group of all of the regts were said to be similar to each other.

Hq & Hq Service Group, 25th, 26th and 27th Regts.

The administration and general function of the Hq and Hq Service Group of all of the regts were said to be similar to each other.

25th Regt Hqs (As of May 50)

Regimental Commander: WANG, Fu Lin (王副林) Also is the C/S, 1st Div

Chief of Staff: LIU, Chin Tsai (剤金財)

26th Regt Hqs (As of May 50)

Regimental Commander: LI, Hou Chuan (李后權)

27th Regt Hqs (As of May 50)

Regimental Commander: YANG, King Hui (楊京恿)

Political Commissar: LI, Cheng Ku (李成克)

Chief of StaffL LEE, (FNU) (李)

Political Section Chief: CHIH, (FNU) (池)

Hqs Service Group

(1) Political Section

This section was headed by the political section chief (or political committeeman) who was one of the members of the Hq Staff. The political section has jurisdiction over all political issues. It is divided into the following sections:

a. Organization

b. Education

c. Propaganda

(2) Staff Section

Under this section were the following:

a. 1st Section

Strategic and tactical plans of the regt were drawn up and decided in this section.

b. 2nd Section

Was responsible for the regt communication. It also had jurisdiction over the Signal Unit and the Cavalry Courier Platoon for communication purposes.

c. 3rd Section

Was known as the reconnaissance section. In combat, it patrols the rear areas of the Bns and also maintains communication and liaison with the Bns.

d. 4th Section

Was the personnel section of the regt. The T/O of the regt was recorded and kept up to date. For instance, if the unit T/O was under strength, it was the function of this section to procure men in order to maintain the regt strength. It was subordinate to the Div’s personnel section and was responsible for making up-to-date reports of the strength within the regt. This section was also responsible for the transfers of personnel within the regt.

e. Administration

The function of this dept was to carry out all administrative work of Staff Section. Dept strength – 6 men.

f. Cavalry Courier Platoon

Organized for the purpose of providing the Staff Section with couriers. There were about 30 horses with about 30 troops armed with UW 30 Cal. carbines. The main object of this organization was to carry messages if communication could not be maintained by the Signal Unit.

(3) Supply Section

The following depts were under this section:

a. Clothing

This dept handed all matters dealing with the clothing supply of the regt. The regt’s clothing requisitions were channeled thru this section to be forwarded to the Div Rear Service Section. The regt’s clothing supply breakdown was made here to the Bns.

b. Provisions:

This dept was charged with all matters dealing in provisions for the men and horses in the regt. All provisions from the Div mad thru Regt’l requisitions and allotments were handled from unit breakdown here. Then too, this dept of the Supply Section had authority to negotiate with the Gov’t of the locale in which the unit was stationed to procure the regt’s food supply.

c. Ordnance

The function of this section was to look after the weapons in the regt. Heavy weapons (field funs and howitzers) were procured from the Div Ordnance. No repairs of heavy weapons or small arms were made here. PW said that all weapon repairs were done at the Army Group level. Due to the non-existence of parts, no repair work could be done. Therefore, all defective arms and weapons were directly sent to the Army Group for further disposal. All procurement of arms and weapons were made here directly from the Army Group’s Ordnance Dept.

d. Finance

This dept handled all financial matters of the regt. It handled the troops payroll and allotted money to make procurements of food. Monetary procurement of food was for food in addition to that which was generally issued through channels. This procurement is generally made in the locale in which the troops are stationed.

(4) Security Company

Furnished the guard details of the regt. It was organized as an infantry unit. Troop strength was 120 men. Unit was uniformly armed with Japanese “Type 99” rifles; squad leaders and ass’t squad leaders were armed with US 30 cal. carbines. Platoon leaders and ass’t platoon leaders were armed with “MOZEL” pistols (ED: possibly “MAUSER”).

(5) Medical Section

This was divided in 2 units:

a. Medical Unit

Composed of 50 men including 3 doctors.

b. Veterinary Unit

Composed of 30 men including 4 veterinarians.

(6) Ammo Unit

There were about 200 men in 3 platoons. This unit was organized for the purpose of transporting ammunition to the Bns. There were about 120 horse-drawn wagons in this unit and about 250 horses. Two horses generally drew on wagon.

(7) AAA Battery (Company)

Comprised of 4 sections (Plats). Each section has 36 men (12 men per squad) and US made AA guns. The US made AA guns were on 2 pneumatic tires and when set in a firing position the pneumatic tires were raised clear off the ground by a bracing platform. It had a shield providing aerial protection for those operating the gun. In firing a magazine with 15 rounds was fed one at a time. The diameter of the cartridge case was estimated to be 1.5 cm. The split tails of the gun were taken off and replaced so as to be drawn by horses. In all there were 12 of these US mad AA guns which were captured from the Nationalist Army.

Each AA piece was drawn by 2 horses. There were about 30 horses in this unit. When moving, the troops in the unit marched on foot.

(8) Signal Unit

The signal unit was composed of the following:

a. Telephone Platoon

Troop Strength: 40

Equipment: 20 US made field telephones

9 US made SMGs

b. Artillery Fire Observation Platoon

Troop Strength: 30

Equipment: 4 US made range finders

2 Japanese made range finders

These range finders although different in origin of manufacture, the appearance of the instrument was similar.

ANGULAR VIEW

Troops of this unit, even in forward combat area, were not armed.

c. Signal Platoon

Troop Strength: 20

Equipment: 2 US made Radio Transceivers

The purpose of this unit was to maintain radio contact with the Bns and Div. The radio transceivers were carried on the back of the troops.

PW estimated that the troop strength of one Regimental Hq and Hq Service Group, (namely of the 25th, 26th and 27 Regts) was 1100 to 1200 troops.

25th Regiment, 1st Arty Div

The total Regimental troop strength was estimated at 3000. There were 3 bns, with about 600 men each.

The bn hqs of all the battalions in to the three regts were organized in a similar manner.

Bn Commander

Political Commissar

Ass’t Bn Commander

Staff Officers (2)

1 clerk

There were the following sections:

(1) Hq Platoon

Strength: 20

Equipment: 4 US field telephones

2 Japanese made range finders

No arms in the platoon

(2) Guard Platoon

Strength: 30

Equipment: 30 US SMGs

(3) Medical Unit

Strength: 13 (2 MDs)

Veterinary Strength: 7 (2 Votorinarions)

(4) Administration Platoon

Strength: 35

Troops were not armed

(5) Horse Courier Squad

Strength: 15

13 horses

Troops armed with US 30 Cal. carbines.

The headquarters total troop strength was estimated at 125 in each Bn.

Composition of Elements (Troops and Equipment) in the 25th Regiment

1st Bn

Organization:

There were 3 batteries in the Bn with about 160 men in a battery.

Battery (Company) Organization

Function:

Military and Political

The military affairs of the battery (Company) was the responsibility of the battery commander and asst battery commander. The Political Affairs were handled by the political advisor and asst advisor of the battery. When matters concerning both military and political matters were involved, decisions were made jointly. This group worked closely together.

Clerk

The clerk (in the battery) was the one who looked after the T/O of the battery. Then too, it was the job of the clerk to log and file all issues concerning the unit, and to submit the unit’s morning report and log.

Ordnance Officer:

This officer was charged with the responsibility of looking after the equipment and ammunition supply. The equipment in his charge included.

a. Horse-drawn wagons (not horses)

b. Small arms

c. Field guns

When any weapon was destroyed, worn out, or damaged it was the duty of this officer to make requisitions accordingly. It was also this officer’s job to procure, store, transport, etc the ammo supply.

Medical Corpsmen:

In combat, it followed the troops, giving first-aid to the wounded. There were no assigned stretcher bearers, but civilians or troops from the utility squad were used for that purpose.

Couriers:

Couriers were used when no other means of communicating from company level to battalions or to platoons were feasible.

Fire Observation Section:

The mission of this section was to observe and spot the artillery fire of the guns in sections. There were 2 field telephones. One at the position of the section, and the other with the group of observers. Through this means artillery fire was directed to the gun crews from the observers. It was the policy of this unit that the observers do not go out beyond 4 kms because the forward areas were covered by the regimental observation posts.

The general firing was coordinated by the Regt.

1st Section (and 2nd Section)

1st Squad (and 2nd Squad) was known as the gun squads.

The principal mission of this unit was to fire the gun pieces as ordered and directed by the observers.

3rd Squad (and 4th Squad):

Its mission was to transport ammunition and to care for the horses in the platoon. Also, when the gun squad was short of man power, it was replaced from here.

Service Section:

Includes a mess section of 10 men and a horse-caring and feeding crew of 10 men. Four wagons, each drawn by a team of 4 horses, were used in transporting food supplies and mess equipment.

Equipment:

There were altogether 12 Japanese 88 mm “Type 90” guns in the Bn. These artillery pieces were transported by horses. A team of eight horses was used in moving one artillery piece. If a gun became defective from firing, it was serviced by the ordnance shop in the Army Group Rear Echelon.

2nd Bn (and 3rd Bn)

PW related that the organization of the 2nd Bn and the 3rd Bn was similar to that of the 1st Bn. The only difference was the basic artillery pieces. These Bns had 120 mm Japanese “Type 92” guns. In all, there were 12 such field pieces in each bn with the same number of troops, horses, wagons, and small arms as in the 1st Bn. The field pieces were drawn by horses.

26th Regt, 1st Arty Div

The 26th Regt was similarily organized as the 25th Regt.

Troop Strength: 3000

The Regt was composed of the following Bns:

1st Bn:

Strength: 600

Principal Weapons: 12 Japanese 120 mm “Type 92” guns

2nd Bn:

Strength” 600

Principal Weapons: 12 Japanese 88 mm “Type 38” guns

3rd Bn:

Strength: 600

Principal Weapons: 12 Japanese 120 mm “Type 92” guns

Field pieces were each drawn by a team of 8 horses.

27th Regt, 1st Arty Div

The 27th Regt was generally similar in organization than the 25th and 26th Regts. However, it differed in the number of troops in the sections of a battery; because of the type of artillery which was used. Regimental Strength: 3500.

Each Bn had a,bout 765 troops with 12 Japanese 150 mm “Type 94” howitzers. These howitzers were hauled by horse. The barrel of the gun was detached for transport and was set on a different carrier. It was drawn by a team of 8 horses, whereas the other section of the gun was drawn by another team of 8 horses. The wheels of the carriages were wood with a metal rim.

Little was known of this division. It was believed to have been organized in the same way as the 1st Div. There were 3 regts, the 28th, 29th and 30th regts.

2nd Div, 28th Regt

The 28th Regt’s principal piece was the US made 105 mm howitzer which was drawn by one US 2½ ton (6 x 6) truck. In one battery, there were 4 pieces. There were 3 batteries in a Bn, so total of 12 pieces in each of the 3 Bns and a total of 36 pieces in the Regt. It was estimated that there were 200 trucks in the Regt. Troop strength was estimated to be about 2500.

2nd Div, 29th Regt

Troop strength was estimated to be 2500. The principal piece was the US 150 mm howitzers mounted on pneumatic wheels and drawn by US 21/2 (6 x 6) trucks. Number of artillery pieces was 36.

2nd Div, 30th Regt

This regt had Japanese 120 mm (Type unknown) Heavy Mortars. There were about 36 mortars and 160 US 21/2 (6 x 6) ton trucks, Troop strength – 2000. In moving, the mortars were packed in trucks.

It was heard that the 3rd Div under the Special Army Group was an AAA Div with 3 regts. Also heard that the elements of this unit were stationed all over E CHINA and MANCHURIA in small detachments.

The type of AAA gun observed was the Japanese 88 mm (Type unknown) AAA. The guns the PW saw were hoisted on 4 pneumatic wheels and were drawn by a Russian made ZIS – 151 trucks.

The 3rd Div Hq was said to be in HANKOU (漢口) according to hearsay.

The 4th Armored Div was heard to have 3 tank regts assigned as the 6th, 7th and 8th Regts with 3 Bns each.

It was heard that the Division was equipped with both Japanese tanks and US tanks (type – unk).

In Jun 49, after the TIENTSIN (天津) campaign in which this Div had participated the Div Hq was heard to have been moved to MUKDEN (奉天) MANCHURIA. At that time, PW said he saw a column of Japanese armored cars of 2 different types moving on a road.

They were said to belong to the 3rd Div.

PW related that this organization was similar to that of the 1st Field Artillery Div. The only difference was a slightly smaller troop strength because of the type of artillery. Each regt was estimated to have 3000 troops and 36 pieces of artillery.

The Regt designated under the 5th Div were:

45th Regt　Jap 120 mm Type 92 howitzers

46th Regt　Jap 120 mm Type 92 howitzers

47th Regt　Jap 88 mm Type 90 Field Guns

All of these pieces were horse drawn.

The entire First Div of the Special Army Group, 4th Field Army, in May 47 – Jul 47, participated in the fighting for SSUPING (四平) MANCHURIA. At that time, the 1st Div was under the NE People’s Liberation Army. Under this same designation, this Div participated in combat in the CHANGCHUN (長春) – CHINCHOU (錦州) Sector from Oct 48 – Dec 48, under the coordinated command of the 4th Field Army.

In Jan 49, the entire Div was engaged in battle for TIENTSIN (天津) E CHINA. From 13 Apr 49 to 25 Apr 49, the 26th and 27th Regts were committed to battle in TAIYUAN (太原) E CHINA.

The 2nd Div, Special Army Group, 4th Field Army participated in combat at SSUPING (四平), I-HSIEN (義縣) and CHINCHOU (錦州) from 1947 to Dec 48. In E CHINA, this Div was heard to have been engaged in battle at TIENTSIN (天津) and TAIYUAN (太原).

Japanese used in the 4th Field Army, Special Army Group.

According to PW, Japanese military personnel now serving in the Special Army Group were used in the medical units only. It was heard that there were 30 Japanese (female) nurses and 10 medical doctors in the Special Army Group, #2 Hospital in HARBIN, MANCHURIA.

There were a few in all medical units. Japanese personnel were not seen being used in other work outside of medical work.

1. Engineer Div, Special Army Group, 4th Field Army

As of May 50, the Div Hq and the Regts were stationed in WUCHANG (武昌) which is S of HANKOU (漢口) in E CHINA.

2. Elements of 1st Division, Special Army Group, 4th Field Army (as of Jun 50)

Div Hqs and all elements of the 27th Regt were located in KIAMUSZE (佳木斯) MANCHURIA. All elements of the 25th and 26th Regts were located in HAOLI-HSIEN (鶴立縣) MANCHURIA.

3. Elements of 5th Div, Special Army Group, 4th Field Army

The Div Hqs was heard to have moved from TEISHU (鄭州) in Feb (?) 50. According to hearsay, as of May 50, the Div Hqs and all elements of the Div were stationed in PEIAN City (北安市) and PEIAN-HSIEN (北安縣) respectively.

For the Commanding Officer:

ORGANIZATIONAL BREAK-DOWN OF 4TH FIELD ARMY, SPECIAL ARMY GROUP Chart-1

ORGANIZATIONAL BREAK-DOWN OF HQ & HQ SERVICE GROUP, 1st ARTY DIV Chart-2

ORGANIZATIONAL BREAK-DOWN OF HQ & HQ SERVICE GROUP, 1st ARTY DIV Chart-3

NOTE: 26th and 27th Regiments also had the same breakdown concerning HQ & HQ Sv Group.