GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS

APO 500
29 October 1945

AG 370.05 (29 Oct 45) GC
(SCAPIN - 209)

MEMORANDUM FOR	IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT.
THROUGH	Central Liaison Office, Tokyo.
SUBJECT	Policies Governing Repatriation of Japanese Nationals in Conquered Territory.

1． Reference is made to your request in C.L.O. No341, subject: "Policies Governing Repatriation of Japanese Nationals in Conquered Territory".
2． The return of Japanese repatriates from conquered territories must be based on military necessity. The policy to be used as a guide is announced in Memorandum this headquarters, AG 091 (16 Oct 45) GC, subject: "Policies Governing Repatriation of Japanese Nationals in Conquered Territory". The respective area commanders concerned may depart from this policy according to local circumstances.
3． It is not deemed advisable at this time to take action on request contained in letter referred to in paragraph 1 above.

FOR THE SUPREME COMMANDER:

H.W.ALLEN,
Colonel, A.G.D.,
Asst Adjutant General.