About Kazuo Mizutani
Lived 1899 – 1949 (aged 50). Kazuo Mizutani was a Japanese military personnel.
was chief of staff to Takeshi Mori, commander of the First Imperial Guards Division, at the end of World War II.
Mizutani was in his office, listening to Col. Masataka Ida's explanation of a plot to prevent Japan's surrender, when Gen. Mori was killed by the lead conspirator, Maj. Kenji Hatanaka. He then went with Ida to the headquarters of the Eastern District Army to report the murder.
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Who was Kazuo Mizutani?
Japanese military chief of staff (1899-1949)
When was Kazuo Mizutani born?
Kazuo Mizutani was born on 22 April 1899 in Mie Prefecture.
When did Kazuo Mizutani die?
Kazuo Mizutani died on 25 November 1949.
What was Kazuo Mizutani's occupation?
Kazuo Mizutani was a military personnel.
What nationality was Kazuo Mizutani?
Kazuo Mizutani was Japanese.
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