Ijuin Matsuji

Baron

Matsuji Ijuin
BornApril 21, 1893
Tokyo, Empire of Japan
DiedMay 24, 1944(1944-05-24) (aged 51)[1]
North of Saipan
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Service / branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service1915–1944
Rank Vice Admiral (posthumous)
CommandsIkazuchi
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.

  1. ^ Nishida, Imperial Japanese Navy.