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Yokota, Minoru

Date of birth:
April 1st, 1903 (Nochi/Okayama, Japan)
Nationality:
Japanese

Biography

Commander Yokota was a submarine commander during World War II. He was responsible for the sinking of the USS Juneau.

After the war, Yokota converted to Christianity and became a missionary.

Career:
?: Commanding Officer submarine I-54;
July 1st, 1941: Chief Equipment Officer submarine I-26;
November 6th, 1941 - September 18th, 1943: Commanding Officer submarine I-26;
January 31st, 1944 - September 16th, 1944: Commanding Officer submarine I-44.

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