In the below map are the locations of Hachioji,
Jokufuji Temple where Sgt Weiser's remains were recovered,
and Tokyo Prefecture

The B-29 crash location is located 10-15 miles to the West.

There are two schools in Ongata Village
located on either side of Highway 468.

Next is one page of a document from Fold3.

The title is Report of Surrender and Occupation of Japan.
The Americal Division is in the third paragraph.

Next are four pages from the book
Under the Southern Cross, The History of the Americal Division.

First is a diagram of the prefectures assigned to the Division.

The Division arrived in Japan on 8 September 1945
and departed around 1 November.

Highlighted with a blue asterisk in the
second page is the need for interpreters.

The 182nd Infantry Regiment is in the fourth page.
This unit was in the area of Hachioji, Tokyo Prefecture,
and may have played a part in locating Sgt Weiser's remains.

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Details of the relief of the Americal Units are in the last page.

The 182nd Infantry Regiment is highlighted with brackets.

There were troops of the regiment in the area of Hachioji.

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HACHIOJI AND JOFUKUJI TEMPLE, ONGATA VILLAGE
TOKYO PREFECTURE



source: Google Maps

REPORT OF SURRENDER AND OCCUPATION OF JAPAN
PAGE 30

source : Fold3