Sadamichi Kajioka
Japanese admiral (1891–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sadamichi Kajioka (梶岡 定道, Kajioka Sadamichi, May 18, 1891 – September 12, 1944) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. He directed Japanese forces involved in the Battle of Wake Island.
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Native name | 梶岡 定道 |
Born | (1891-05-18)May 18, 1891 Ehime Prefecture, Japan |
Died | September 12, 1944(1944-09-12) (aged 53)[1] off Hainan, Japanese-occupied China |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1911–1944 |
Rank | Vice admiral (posthumous) |
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