Akiyama Monzō
Japanese rear admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monzo Akiyama (秋山 門造, Akiyama Monzō, December 30, 1891 – January 25, 1944) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy who served in World War II. He was killed in action during the Battle of Kwajalein.
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Born | (1891-12-30)December 30, 1891 Kan'onji, Kagawa, Japan |
Died | January 25, 1944(1944-01-25) (aged 52) Kwajalein, Marshall Islands |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1914–1944 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (posthumous) |
Commands held | Mamiya |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (posthumous) |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Akiyama.