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Shigeyoshi Inoue

Admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II · Japan · On the map · Lived 1889 to 1975 · aged 86

Shigeyoshi Inoue was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. He was commander of the Japanese 4th Fleet and later served as Vice-Minister of the Navy. A noted naval theorist, he was a strong advocate of naval aviation within the Japanese Navy. General Nobuyuki Abe was his brother-in-law.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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1975Died15 December 19751942In historyBattle of the Coral SeaWith Douglas MacArthur 6 moreCommander1940Grand Cross of the Order of the German EagleAwardOrder of the Golden Kite, 3rd ClassAwardOrder of the Rising Sun, 1st classAward1939Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd ClassAward1930Commander of the Order of the Crown of ItalyAward1889Born9 December 1889

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Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class1940
Order of the Golden Kite, 3rd Class1940
Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle1940
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class1939
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy1930

About this person

Country
Japan
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1975 · aged 86