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Wakabayashi, Seisaku (若林 誠策)

Date of birth:
March 1st, 1889 (Ishikawa, Japan)
Date of death:
January 27th, 1968
Nationality:
Japanese (1868-1945, Empire)

Biography

Promotions:
1 December 1917: Lieutenant (Tahi-i)
1 December 1923: Lieutenant Commander (Shōsa)
10 December 1928: Commander (Chūsa)
15 November 1933: Captain (Daisa)
15 November 1939: Rear Admiral (Shōshō)
1 May 1942: Vice Admiral (Chūjō)

Units:
1917-1918: NO-?, Submarine Division 2
1923-1926: RO-58
1939-1940: Submarine Squadron 4

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Rank:
Kaigun-daisa (Captain)
Awarded on:
March 1st, 1934
Great Manchukuo | National Foundation Merit Medal
Rank:
Kaigun-daisa (Captain)
Awarded on:
April 29th, 1934
Kyuokujitsu sho Guddokōdon Kiri no hana
Rank:
Kaigun-daisa (Captain)
Awarded on:
April 29th, 1934
1931 China Incident Medal
Rank:
Kaigun-daisa (Captain)
Awarded on:
September 21st, 1935
Emperor's Visit to Japan Commemorative Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Shōshō (Rear Admiral)
Awarded on:
April 29th, 1940
1937 China Incident Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Shōshō (Rear Admiral)
Unit:
Submarine Squadron 4, Imperial Japanese Navy
Awarded on:
May 17th, 1940
Zuiho sho, 2nd Class
Submarine School Badge

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