Date of birth:

March 24th, 1892 (Mikawa/Yamagata, Japan)

Date of death:

June 19th, 1947 (Guam)

Nationality:

Japanese

Promotions:
July 17, 1912: Midshipman
December 1, 1913: Ensign
December 13, 1915: Lieutenant 2nd Class
December 1, 1918: Lieutenant 1st Class
December 1, 1924: Lieutenant Commander
December 1, 1930: Commander
November 15, 1934: Captain
November 15, 1940: Rear Admiral
May 1, 1944: Vice Admiral

Hanged as war criminal.

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