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Japan. WW2 Imperial Japanese Army Military Passport (Guntai Techō) of Infantry Soldier Hitaro Fujiki
The Japanese Military Passport, known as Guntai Techō (軍隊手帳), was a personal identification booklet issued to every soldier of the Imperial Japanese Army during the first half of the 20th century, particularly throughout World War II. This document accompanied the serviceman for the duration of his military career and functioned as a combination of personal ID, service record, and official military document — essential for any administrative or disciplinary matter within the army hierarchy.
Inside the Guntai Techō were recorded the soldier’s personal details (name, rank, unit, address, religion, and blood type), along with his service history, promotions, decorations, assigned weapons, vaccinations, and medical notes. Soldiers were required to memorize the information written in the booklet, emphasizing its importance and the discipline expected of the Imperial Japanese Army.
This example belonged to Infantry Soldier Hitaro Fujiki, a serviceman of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
