Kiyohide Shima
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Kiyohide Shima (志摩 清英, Shima Kiyohide, 25 February 1890 – 7 November 1973) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Kiyohide Shima | |
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Born | 25 February 1890 Miyazaki prefecture, Japan |
Died | 7 November 1973(1973-11-07) (aged 83) |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1911–1946 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Ōi, 19th Squadron, 16th Squadron, Yokosuka Naval Communication School, 5th Fleet, 1st Air Fleet, Takao Guard District |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (4th class) Order of the Sacred Treasure (2nd class)[1] |
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