Yoshida, Zengo
- Date of birth:
- February 14th, 1885 (Saga Prefecture, Japan)
- Date of death:
- November 14th, 1966 (Tokyo, Japan)
- Buried on:
- Tama Cemetery
- Nationality:
- Japanese
Biography
Admiral Zengo Yoshida commanded the China Area Fleet from 1942 to 1943, and then served as member of the Supreme War Council until his retirement on 1 June 1945.
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Zuiho sho, 3rd Class
- Rank:
- Kaigun-daisa (Captain)
- Awarded on:
- June 30th, 1924
- Rank:
- Kaigun-shōshō (Rear-admiral)
- Awarded on:
- February 7th, 1934
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
Great Manchukuo | National Foundation Merit Medal
Sources
- Photo 1: The Navy Ministry of Japan (Public Domain)
- - World War II: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection
- "Government Bulletin" No. 3559 "Ordination and Resignation" July 4, 1924.
- "Government Bulletin" No. 2129, "Ordination and Resignation," February 8, 1934.
- Photo recognition
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