Inoguchi Toshihira
Toshihira Inoguchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1896 Japan |
| Died | October 24, 1944 (aged 48) Leyte Gulf, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Empire of Japan |
| Service |  Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1918-1944 |
| Rank | |
| Unit | Combined Fleet among others |
| Commands | Takao, Natori, Musashi[1] |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Toshihira Inoguchi (Inoguchi Toshihira, August 11, 1896 – October 24, 1944) was a Japanese Vice-Admiral and served as the commander of the Yamato-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
- Midshipman—November 21, 1918
- Ensign—August 1, 1919
- Sublieutenant—December 1, 1921
- Lieutenant—December 1, 1924
- Lieutenant Commander—November 30, 1929
- Commander—November 15, 1934
- Captain—November 15, 1939
- Rear Admiral—October 15, 1944
- Vice Admiral—October 24, 1944 (posthumous)[3]
References
- ^ a b "Inoguchi Toshihira (1896-1944)". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ "Toshihira Inoguchi". World War II Database. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ "Inoguchi Toshihira (1896-1944)". Graduates of Naval Academy class 46th. Retrieved September 26, 2015.