Sanji Iwabuchi
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Sanji Iwabuchi (岩淵 三次, Iwabuchi Sanji, 2 March 1895 – 26 February 1945) was a war criminal and rear admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Pacific War of World War II. He committed suicide after facing imminent defeat during the Battle of Manila. Units under his command committed the Manila massacre.
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Native name | 岩淵三次 |
Born | 2 March 1895 Sanjō, Niigata, Japan |
Died | 26 February 1945(1945-02-26) (aged 49) Intramuros, Manila, Philippines |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1915–1945 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (posthumous) |
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