Masatomi Kimura
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Masatomi Kimura (木村 昌福, Kimura Masatomi, 6 December 1891 – 14 February 1960) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Masatomi Kimura | |
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Born | (1891-12-06)6 December 1891 Shizuoka, Japan |
Died | 14 February 1960(1960-02-14) (aged 68)[1] Hofu, Yamaguchi Japan |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1913–1945 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Maki, Asanagi, Oite, Hagi, Hokaze, Katata, Atami, Asagiri, Destroyer Group 16, Destroyer Group 21, Destroyer Group 8 Kagu Maru, Shiretoko, Jintsu, Suzuya 2nd Destroyer Squadron 1st Destroyer Squadron 3rd Destroyer Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd Class |
Other work | Anti-Submarine Warfare School Hofu Naval Communications School |
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