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Teruo Nakamura

Imperial Japanese Army soldier (1919-1979) · Japan · On the map · Died at 59

Teruo Nakamura was an ethnically Taiwanese Aborigine soldier of the Imperial Japanese Army who fought for Japan in World War II and did not surrender until 1974, holding out in the island of Morotai. He was the last known Japanese holdout to surrender after the end of hostilities in 1945.

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A typical day, 30 days to 10 November 2026

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About this person

Country
Japan
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1979 · aged 59