Yasumaro Kiguchi
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Vice Admiral Yasumaro Kiguchi (溪口泰麿, Yamaro Taniguchi, 10 March 1904 – 3 November 1992) was a Japanese naval officer who served as an officer of the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1920 to 1945 and became a Vice Admiral of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF), serving from 1954 to 1960. He was the second commander of the Self Defense Fleet succeeding Hidemi Yoshida. In 1956, he was succeeded by Mitsugu Ihara.
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Born | 10 March 1904 Hyōgo Prefecture |
Died | 3 November 1992 (age 88) Tokyo |
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Years of service | 1920-1945 (Imperial Japanese Navy) 1952-1954 (Safety Security Force) 1954-1960 (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) |
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Commands held | Colonel of the Imperial Japanese Navy Commander of Takao Commander of the 1st Escort Group Vice Admiral of the Self Defense Fleet |
Awards | See Awards |
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