No.5 Document Title：Final Testament and Letter(The long scroll)
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Document Information
| Material model | Final Testament and Letter | Remarks | The long scroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| quantity | 1 | ||
| Medium | paper, brush | ||
| size(cm) | 157×35 | ||
| Creation date | 1945 |
Related kamikaze member information
| Name(Sex) |
Major Fujii Hajime(M) | Post-war class | Major |
|---|---|---|---|
| age | 29 | Sortie base | Chiran |
| Birthplace | Joso City, Ibaraki Pref. | Airplane | Kawasaki Ki-45 (improved) |
| Home school | Unit name | The 45th Shinbu-tai | |
| Date of death | Mat 28, 1945 | By period of origin | Second Lieutenant Cadet Class 21 |
| Remarks | In December 1944, Major Fujii’s wife drowned herself and their two daughters in Arakawa River near the flying school, leaving behind a note explaining that she had taken this action to free him from the role of being a husband and his wife so that he would be free to fulfill his obligations as a soldier without compunction, hesitation, or regret. |
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Contents
“I sacrifice my life and die honorably for my country.
Even in death, my resolve does not waver.”
March 7 1945
45th Shinbu unit
Hajime Fujii