Tsutomu Sakuma
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Tsutomu Sakuma (佐久間 勉, Sakuma Tsutomu, September 13, 1879 – April 15, 1910) was a career naval officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy, and a pioneer submarine commander, known primarily as the commanding officer during the sinking of Submarine No.6.
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Born | 13 September 1879 Fukui, Japan |
Died | April 15, 1910(1910-04-15) (aged 30) Inland Sea, Japan |
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
Years of service | 1901-1910 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Commands held | No.4 submarine Staff Officer 1st Fleet The destroyer Harukaze (春風) No.6 submarine |
Battles/wars | Russo-Japanese War |
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