Fri Sep 10, 2004 10:47 PM ETBy George Nishiyama

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Reuters) - U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins gave himself up on Saturday at an American army base in Japan to face charges that he deserted to communist North Korea four decades ago while on patrol in South Korea.
His surrender is a big step toward resolving a diplomatic headache for the United States and close ally Japan.
Wearing a suit and tie, the 64-year-old Jenkins gave a long salute as he was received by Lt. Colonel Paul Nigara at Camp Zama, the U.S. Army's headquarters in Japan west of the capital.
"Sir, I'm Sgt. Jenkins, and I'm reporting," he was quoted as saying by a U.S. army statement.
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