Question Personalised helmet inscription

[Stuart Liptrot]

Curious about the inscription on this helmet liner. I would appreciate any help if possible. Thanks.

 

[Grandpa Frank]

Boy , that helmet is in good shape. Good quality pictures too. I'll be interested to see what it says also. Usually someone will help within 12 hours on questions , so I can't wait.

 

[Majestic]

Says
塚本伍長 Corporal Tsukamoto
ダヒレン本部 Dahiren Honbu (I think its an alternative spelling of Dairen (China)) Dairen HQ.

 

[Stuart Liptrot]

Says
塚本伍長 Corporal Tsukamoto
ダヒレン本部 Dahiren Honbu (I think its an alternative spelling of Dairen (China)) Dairen HQ.

Says
塚本伍長 Corporal Tsukamoto
ダヒレン本部 Dahiren Honbu (I think its an alternative spelling of Dairen (China)) Dairen HQ.

 

[Majestic]

No, its not an abbreviation for 27th regiment.

 

[mdchachi]

No, its not an abbreviation for 27th regiment.

It does look like ニヒレン though. I can't see a ダ for the life of me.

 

[Stuart Liptrot]

It does look like ニヒレン though. I can't see a ダ for the life of me.

Thanks for looking.