Very challenging photo inscription

[John C]

Hello:

I spent over and hour painstakingly removing glue from the back of this photo of a soldier and this was the best I could do.

Not sure how much is actually readable. (the number 97 at the end of line 1.)

But I would appreciate any help you all could give.

Thank you.

John C.

[SteveM]

川崎市小杉一ノ九七五　　Kawasaki-shi Kosugi 1-975

北原囗？                             Kitahara (illegible)

 

北支派遣軍東第二？ 部隊   Kitashihakengun Higashi #2 (illegible)  group/platoon

渡辺隊                                Watanabe group

 

First part is an address in Kawasaki city (presumably of the Kitahara family)

Second part would appear to be the sender's location while stationed in China.

[John C]

3 minutes ago, SteveM said:

川崎市小杉一ノ九七五　　Kawasaki-shi Kosugi 1-975

北原囗？                             Kitahara (illegible)

 

北支派遣軍東第二？          Kitashihakengun Higashi #2 (illegible)

渡辺隊                                Watanabe group

 

First part is an address in Kawasaki city (presumably of the Kitahara family)

Second part would appear to be the sender's location while stationed in China.

Thank you, Steve! The entire back was covered with glue and black paper, so this is great!

John C.