Takeichi Nishi
Japanese Army officer and equestrian (1902–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi (西 竹一, Nishi Takeichi, July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was a tank unit commander at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed in action during the defense of the island.
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Takeichi Nishi | |
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Native name | 西 竹一 |
Nickname(s) | Baron Nishi |
Born | (1902-07-12)July 12, 1902 Azabu, Tokyo, Japan |
Died | March 22, 1945(1945-03-22) (aged 42) Iwo Jima, Japan |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
Years of service | 1924–1945 |
Rank | Colonel (posthumous) |
Commands held | 26th Tank Regiment, Mudanjiang |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Son of Nishi Tokujirō |
Sports career | |
Country | Empire of Japan |
Sport | Equestrian |
Medal record | |
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