The 62nd division was forced to start a retreat 23 April 1945 .
The 62nd division was was completely annihilated 22 June 1945 on the southern tip of Okinawa island by the 1st Marine Division .
The 62nd division was forced to start a retreat 23 April 1945 and was completely annihilated 22 June 1945 on the southern tip of Okinawa island by the 1st Marine Division .