Baron Matsuji Ijuin | |
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Born | April 21, 1893 Tokyo, Empire of Japan |
Died | May 24, 1944[1] North of Saipan | (aged 51)
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1915–1944 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (posthumous) |
Commands | Ikazuchi Nachi Atago Kongō Desron3 |
Battles / wars |
Baron Matsuji Ijuin (伊集院 松治, Ijūin Matsuji, 21 April 1893 – 24 May 1944) was a commander in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, who was promoted posthumously to vice admiral after being killed in action in combat off Saipan.