Shigematsu Sakaibara
Japanese officer, war criminal 1898–1947 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shigematsu Sakaibara (酒井原 繁松, Sakaibara Shigematsu, December 28, 1898 – June 19, 1947) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Japanese garrison commander on Wake Island during World War II, and a convicted war criminal. He was responsible for ordering the Wake Island massacre, in which 98 American civilians were murdered by Japanese soldiers. Following Japan's surrender, Sakaibara was tried for war crimes and executed for his involvement.
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Shigematsu Sakaibara | |
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Born | (1898-12-28)December 28, 1898 |
Died | June 19, 1947(1947-06-19) (aged 48)[1] |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Known for | Wake Island massacre |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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Victims | 98 |
Date | October 7, 1943 |
Location(s) | Wake Island |
Target(s) | U.S. civilians |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1918–1945 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | 65th Base Garrison (Wake Island) |
Battles/wars | World War II Battle of Wake Island |
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