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Boshirō Hosogaya
Japanese admiral (1888–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boshirō Hosogaya (細萱 戊子郎, Hosogaya Boshirō, 24 June 1888 – 8 February 1964) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.[2]
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![]() Japanese Admiral Boshirō Hosogaya | |
Native name | 細萱 戊子郎 |
Born | 24 June 1888 Nagano Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
Died | 8 February 1964(1964-02-08) (aged 75)[1] Japan |
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Years of service | 1908–1945 |
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Commands held | Chōkai, Mutsu, 5th Destroyer Squadron, Naval Communication School, Naval Torpedo School, 4th Destroyer Squadron, 1st Air Flotilla, Ryojun Guard District, 1st China Expeditionary Fleet, 5th Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Other work | Governor of the South Seas Mandate |
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