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ID Code | 3502-0028 |
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Artifact Name | Pocket watch |
Donor | WATANABE Miyoko |
Receiving Date | 1997/04/14 |
Size (W×H×D) (mm) | |
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) | 2000 |
Number | 1 |
Location | Kokutaiji, Senda areas |
Description | Miyoko's father, Kojiro Watanabe (then 44), was exposed to the bomb while serving as leader of a labor service corps team that was demolishing buildings. He sustained severe burns over his entire body, and died on August 16. He was carrying this pocket watch at the time of the bombing. |