About Jiro Harada
Lived 1894 – 1989 (aged 94–95). Jiro Harada was a Japanese military personnel.
was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
He was the commander of the IJA 100th Division during the Battle of Mindanao, one of the strongest forces in the area. He was in charge of most of the defenses on the island, along with Lt. Gen. Gyosaku Morozumi and Rear Admiral Naoji Doi. Despite his bravery, Harada had to retreat, also refusing to defend the city of Davao. At Kibangay, the pursuit halted and Harada was able to stop the long and tiring retreat. He ordered his troops to disperse and forage in the mountains, effectively disbanding the 100th Division.
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Who was Jiro Harada?
Japanese military officer
When was Jiro Harada born?
Jiro Harada was born in 1894.
When did Jiro Harada die?
Jiro Harada died on 20 December 1989.
What was Jiro Harada's occupation?
Jiro Harada was a military personnel.
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Jiro Harada was Japanese.
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