Naomasa Sakonju
Japanese officer, war criminal 1890-1948 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naomasa Sakonju (左近允 尚正, Sakonjō Naomasa, 6 June 1890 – 21 January 1948) was a vice admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and a convicted war criminal.[1]
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Naomasa Sakonju | |
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Born | June 6, 1890 |
Died | January 21, 1948(1948-01-21) (aged 57) |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | War crimes |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1945 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Cruiser Division 16 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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