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Shimada, Shigetaro

Date of birth:
September 24th, 1883 (Tokyo, Japan)
Date of death:
June 7th, 1976 (Tokyo, Japan)
Nationality:
Japanese (1868-1945, Empire)

Biography

Promotions:
November 14th, 1904: Ensign
September 18th, 1907: Lieutenant 2nd Class
October 11th, 1909: Lieutenant 1st Class
December 13th, 1915: Lieutenant Commander
December 1st, 1920: Commander
December 1st, 1924: Captain
November 30th, 1929: Rear Admiral
November 15th, 1934: Vice Admiral
November 15th, 1940: Admiral

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Rank:
Kaigun-shōshō (Rear-admiral)
Awarded on:
October 5th, 1933
Zuiho sho, 2nd Class
Rank:
Kaigun-chūjō (Vice-admiral)
Awarded on:
April 13th, 1939
Zuiho sho, 1st Class
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Kaigun-chūjō (Vice-admiral)
Awarded on:
April 29th, 1940
Kinshi Kunsho 2nd Class
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Aigun-taishō (Admiral)
Awarded on:
September 13th, 1941
Kyuokujitsu sho, 1st Class
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Aigun-taishō (Admiral)
Awarded on:
February 9th, 1942
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant
Ordine della Corona d'Italia - Commendatore
Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro - Ufficiale
Great Manchukuo | National Foundation Merit Medal
Emperor's Visit to Japan Commemorative Medal

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