Toshihira Inoguchi

Toshihira Inoguchi
Born (1896-08-11)August 11, 1896
Japan
Died October 24, 1944(1944-10-24) (aged 48)
Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Allegiance  Empire of Japan
Service/branch  Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service 1918-1944
Rank
Unit Combined Fleet among others
Commands held Takao, Natori, Musashi[1]
Battles/wars

World War II

Battle of Leyte Gulf 

Toshihira Inoguchi (Inoguchi Toshihira August 11, 1896 – October 24, 1944) was a Japanese Vice-Admiral and served as the commander of the Yamoto-Class Battleship Musashi during World War II until his death.

Inoguchi held various commands within the Imperial Japanese Navy and had a reputation as its best gunnery theorist.[1] During the Battle of Sibuyan Sea, Musashi was attacked by staggering American air bombers and was sunk. Inoguchi was wounded, and chose to go down with the ship.[2]

Promotions

Sleeve insignia of Vice-Admiral; the rank awarded to Toshihira Inoguchi posthumously

References

  1. 1 2 "Inoguchi Toshihira (1896-1944)". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  2. "Toshihira Inoguchi". World War II Database. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  3. "Inoguchi Toshihira (1896-1944)". Graduates of Naval Academy class 46th. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
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