Shigeru Honjō
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The native form of this personal name is Honjō Shigeru. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
General Baron Shigeru Honjō (本庄 繁, Honjō Shigeru, 10 May 1876 – 30 November 1945) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during the early period of the Second Sino-Japanese War. He was considered an ardent follower of Sadao Araki's doctrines.
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Shigeru Honjō | |
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Born | 10 May 1876 Hyōgo Prefecture, Empire of Japan |
Died | November 30, 1945(1945-11-30) (aged 69) Occupied Japan |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
Years of service | 1897–1936 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 10th Division Kwantung Army |
Battles/wars | Russo-Japanese War Siberian Intervention Second Sino-Japanese War |
Awards | Order of the Sacred Treasures (1st class) Order of the Golden Kite (1st class) Order of the Rising Sun (1st class) |
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