About Hiroshi Imazato
Lived 1896 – 1942 (aged 46). Hiroshi Imazato was a Japanese military personnel.
Captain was born in Nagasaki on September 24, 1896. He graduated from the Etajima Naval Academy in November 1917, and then went to the Torpedo School at the Yokosuka Naval Arsenal. He later specialized in submarines, and became commander of the 20th Submarine Division in November 1939.
On August 11, 1941, he became commander of the 1st Submarine Division and switched to the 2nd Submarine Division in February 1942. He eventually became commander of Hokoku Maru on August 25, 1942 and was killed in an engagement on November 11, 1942 in the Indian Ocean. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral posthumously.
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Who was Hiroshi Imazato?
Japanese naval commander
When was Hiroshi Imazato born?
Hiroshi Imazato was born on 24 September 1896 in Nagasaki Prefecture.
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Hiroshi Imazato died on 11 November 1942.
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Hiroshi Imazato was a military personnel.
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Hiroshi Imazato was Japanese.
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