Eiji Kimizuka
Japanese military officer (1952-2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eiji Kimizuka (君塚栄治, Kimizuka Eiji, July 16, 1952 – December 28, 2015) was the 32nd Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the de facto army of Japan. He was promoted to four-star General and assumed the position on August 5, 2011.[1][2][3]
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Eiji Kimizuka | |
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Born | (1952-07-16)July 16, 1952 Kanagawa Prefecture |
Died | December 28, 2015(2015-12-28) (aged 63) |
Allegiance | Japan |
Service/ | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Years of service | 1976–2013 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | North Eastern Army |
Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasure, Second Class (2015) Legion of Merit, Officer’s Degree (2008) Meritorious Service Medal |
Other work | Komatsu Limited |
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