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Yamaguchi, Tamon

Date of birth:
August 17th, 1892 (Tokyo, Japan)
Date of death:
June 4th, 1942 (Near Midway Island, Pacific Ocean)
Mentioned on:
Aoyama Cemetery
Nationality:
Japanese (1868-1945, Empire)

Biography

Rear admiral Tamon Yamaguchi fell during the Battle of Midway in 1942. He was posthumously promoted to vice admiral.

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Showa Enthronement Medal
Border War Medal

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