Shōji Nishimura
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Shōji Nishimura (西村 祥治, Nishimura Shōji, 30 November 1889 – 25 October 1944) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
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Shōji Nishimura | |
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Native name | 西村 祥治 |
Born | (1889-11-30)November 30, 1889 Akita Prefecture, Japan |
Died | October 25, 1944(1944-10-25) (aged 54)[1] Surigao Strait, Philippines |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1911–1944 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (3rd class) |
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