Soldier with sword pic

[John C]

This should be easy, but I cannot get the second kanji in line 1 or any of line 2.

Kita = north __ ni ni = 22

So North China or North Manchuria? Possibly Beian Hokaun?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

John C. 

[Nobody]

北支二二 – Hokushi 22

兄さん – Elder brother

 

Ref. Japanese North China Area Army - Wikipedia

[k morita]

北支二二 – Hokushi 22

 

北支ニテ　(At northern China).

[John C]

Thank you both very much!

I almost went with Northern Expedition.

 

John C.