Akira Shimada 島田 叡 | |
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Governor of Okinawa Prefecture | |
In office January 12, 1945 – June 1945 | |
Preceded by | Shuki Izumi |
Succeeded by | title abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Kobe, Japan | December 25, 1901
Died | June or July 1945 (aged 43–44) |
Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
Occupation | Politician |
Akira Shimada (島田 叡, Shimada Akira, December 25, 1901 – June or July, 1945) was the last governor of Okinawa Prefecture before Japan's defeat in 1945. He died during the Battle of Okinawa.