Can anyone translate this tag?

[6th.Mg.Bn.]

I found this in one of my boxes of stuff from at least 20 years ago and was wondering if anyone could translate this tag. I never knew what it was for. Tag measures 2-15/16" x 2-7/16" and has a button loop at the top.

Ken

[Mr. Bushido]

It looks like a Filipino name tag issued by Japan.

 

The name and place name are written on it, but the pronunciation method is archaic, so I couldn't translate it into English.

 

Fortunately, I have the relevant books, so I'll do some research.

[6th.Mg.Bn.]

Interesting. Thanks,

Ken

[Mr. Bushido]

This item says...
Right: Binalonan / Province of Pangasinan
Left: Danushka Ganancial
Bottom: 46 years old

 

Maybe the name is not spelled correctly.
I think the loop is for wearing this item.

I didn't know what it was used for, but it looked like it was written by someone familiar with Japanese.

During WW2, the Japanese government had a policy of incorporating the Asian region into its own country.

I think it might have something to do with that.

[6th.Mg.Bn.]

Thank you for the information, that was helpful.

Regards,

Ken

[vintageproductions]

I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers.

[6th.Mg.Bn.]

2 hours ago, vintageproductions said:

I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers.

That would make sense.

Thank you,

Ken

[Mr. Bushido]

3 hours ago, vintageproductions said:

I have had some of these in the past and there were for some types of POW workers.

I think your information makes sense.

 

By the way, I don't know that the IJN captured any Filipino regular soldiers.

 

Are the POWs mentioned here people like members of the resistance?

Or maybe a prisoner arrested under Japanese law?