Abe Kōsō
Japanese officer (1892–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kōsō Abe (阿部 孝壮, Abe Kōsō, March 24, 1892 – June 19, 1947) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Kōsō Abe | |
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Born | March 24, 1892 |
Died | June 19, 1947(1947-06-19) (aged 55)[1] |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Details | |
Victims | 9 |
Date | October 16, 1942 |
Location(s) | Kwajalein Atoll |
Target(s) | U.S. POWs |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1945 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Jintsu, Naka, Tenryū, Mikuma, Myōkō, Hiei 6th Air Base Group Tateyama Naval Gunnery School |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Abe.