Tomoshige Tsunoda (津野田 知重, Tsunoda Tomoshige) was a major in the Imperial Japanese Military during World War II. He was…
Tomoshige Tsunoda (津野田 知重, Tsunoda Tomoshige) was a major in the Imperial Japanese Military during World War II. He was known for his failed assassination attempt on controversial Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo.
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Famous People from Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture: 14 people
Yasuhira Kiyohara (清原 康平, married name Yasuhira Yukawa; January 14, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was a second lieutenant in…
Yasuhira Kiyohara (清原 康平, married name Yasuhira Yukawa; January 14, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was a second lieutenant in the Imperial Japanese Army who was sentenced to life imprisonment for directing a mob in the February 26 Incident of 1936. He was assigned to the 3rd Company, 3rd Infantry Regiment. He was granted amnesty in December 1941. After amnesty, he became the president of an airplane company. After the World War II, he was engaged in various enterprises related to Korea since he was acquainted with Korean President Park Chung-hee.
Sunao Sonoda (園田 直, Sonoda Sunao; 11 December 1913 – 2 April 1984) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic…
Sunao Sonoda (園田 直, Sonoda Sunao; 11 December 1913 – 2 April 1984) was a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who served as minister for foreign affairs and minister of health and welfare. He was called "flying foreign minister" due to his active diplomacy in increasing the role of Japan when he was in office. He was one of the significant figures in normalizing the relations between Japan and China.
🎓 Osaka Dental University🏫 Amakusa High School📅 Born December 11🎂 Born 1913📍 From 天草島, Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Politician・Legislator💼 Military Officer
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Itaru Tachibana (立花 止, Tachibana Itaru; 1903-1954) was a Japanese spy active in the United States. USC PhD student…
Itaru Tachibana (立花 止, Tachibana Itaru; 1903-1954) was a Japanese spy active in the United States. USC PhD student Pedro Loureiro wrote that Tachibana's arrest by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) "became the most publicized and sensational Japanese espionage case in the United States during 1941."
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Toyoaki Horiuchi (Japanese: 堀内 豊秋, Hepburn: Horiuchi Toyoaki; 27 September 1900 – 25 September 1948) was a Japanese…
Toyoaki Horiuchi (Japanese: 堀内 豊秋, Hepburn: Horiuchi Toyoaki; 27 September 1900 – 25 September 1948) was a Japanese Navy officer; his highest rank was daisa (大佐, captain). He was known for the development of naval gymnastics, which were meant to improve the alertness and flexibility of sailors in closed areas of warships and he was known for leading the paratroopers. He was the first jumper during the drop on an airfield 60 km south of Manado, Indonesia, in the Battle of Manado.
🏫 Kumamoto Prefectural Seiseikou High School📅 Born September 27🎂 Born 1900📍 From Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Military Officer💼 Researcher
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Kunio Nakagawa (中川 州男, Nakagawa Kunio; 23 January 1898 – 24 November 1944) was the commander of Japanese forces which…
Kunio Nakagawa (中川 州男, Nakagawa Kunio; 23 January 1898 – 24 November 1944) was the commander of Japanese forces which defended the island of Peleliu in the Battle of Peleliu which took place from the 15th of September to the 27th of November,1944. He inflicted heavy losses on attacking U.S. Marines and held Peleliu Island for almost three months. On the evening of the 24th of November, after the battle was lost, he performed seppuku (ritual suicide) in the tradition of Japanese samurai warriors. He was posthumously promoted to lieutenant general.
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Rear Admiral Chiaki Matsuda (松田千秋, Matsuda Chiaki; 29 September 1896 – 6 November 1995) was an admiral in the Imperial…
Rear Admiral Chiaki Matsuda (松田千秋, Matsuda Chiaki; 29 September 1896 – 6 November 1995) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy and the third captain of the Yamato.
Kitsuju Ayabe (綾部 橘樹, Ayabe Kitsuju; 18 April 1894 – 14 February 1980) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army…
Kitsuju Ayabe (綾部 橘樹, Ayabe Kitsuju; 18 April 1894 – 14 February 1980) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
Sōkichi Takagi (高木 惣吉, Takagi Sōkichi; 9 August 1893 – 27 July 1979) was a Japanese admiral and political figure…
Sōkichi Takagi (高木 惣吉, Takagi Sōkichi; 9 August 1893 – 27 July 1979) was a Japanese admiral and political figure opposed to the Tōjō government during World War II. Takagi's efforts to undermine the Japanese wartime government have been compared with the efforts of German Admiral Wilhelm Canaris to undermine the Nazi government, and contributed to the end of the war.
🎓 Imperial Japanese Naval War College📅 Born August 9🎂 Born 1893📍 From Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto💼 Military Officer
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Akira Mutō (武藤 章, Mutō Akira; 15 December 1892 – 23 December 1948) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during…
Akira Mutō (武藤 章, Mutō Akira; 15 December 1892 – 23 December 1948) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He was convicted of war crimes and was executed by hanging. Mutō was implicated in both the Nanjing Massacre and the Manila massacre.
🏫 Kumamoto Prefectural Seiseikou High School📅 Born December 15🎂 Born 1892📍 From Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Military Officer
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Sentarō Ōmori (大森 仙太郎, Ōmori Sentarō; 3 October 1892 – 24 December 1974), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy…
Sentarō Ōmori (大森 仙太郎, Ōmori Sentarō; 3 October 1892 – 24 December 1974), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Yoshio Kozuki (上月 良夫, Kōzuki Yoshio; November 7, 1886 – April 3, 1971) was a Lieutenant General in the Imperial…
Yoshio Kozuki (上月 良夫, Kōzuki Yoshio; November 7, 1886 – April 3, 1971) was a Lieutenant General in the Imperial Japanese Army, who commanded the 17th Area Army in Korea from April 1945 until the end of World War II.
Sadae Inoue (井上 貞衛, Inoue Sadae; November 5, 1886 – October 26, 1961) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army in…
Sadae Inoue (井上 貞衛, Inoue Sadae; November 5, 1886 – October 26, 1961) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. He commanded the Japanese forces at the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur.
🏫 Kumamoto Prefectural Seiseikou High School📅 Born November 5🎂 Born 1886📍 From Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Military Officer
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Yoshioka Hansaku (吉岡 範策; 8 May 1869 – 19 March 1930) was a vice admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy.
🎓 Imperial Japanese Naval War College🏫 Kumamoto Prefectural Seiseikou High School📅 Born May 8🎂 Born 1869📍 From Kumamoto Prefecture💼 Military Officer
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