Aritomo Gotō
Japanese admiral (1888–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aritomo Gotō (五藤 存知, Gotō Aritomo, 23 January 1888 – 12 October 1942)[3] was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Aritomo Gotō | |
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Native name | 五藤 存知 |
Born | (1888-01-23)23 January 1888 Ibaraki, Japan |
Died | 12 October 1942(1942-10-12) (aged 54)[1] Cape Esperance, off Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1910–1942 |
Rank | Vice Admiral (posthumous) |
Commands held | Tsuta, Urakaze, Numakaze, Nokaze, Uzuki, Nadakaze, Uranami, Matsukaze, Naka, Atago, Chōkai, Mutsu, Yamashiro, 27th Destroyer Group, 5th Destroyer Group, 10th Destroyer Group, 2nd Cruiser Division, Close Support Force, Invasion Force, Support Force Main Body, 6th Cruiser Division[2] |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (4th class) |
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