Mitsuharu Matsuyama
Rear Admiral Mitsuharu Matsuyama (松山 光治, January 12, 1891 – September 21, 1959) was a senior officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.[1] He was an observer during the First Battle of Savo Island.[2]
Commands & Positions
- Gunnery Officer, Isuzu - 1 December 1925 - 1 December 1926
- Gunnery Officer, Haruna - 10 October 1929 - 1 December 1930
- 2nd Fleet Staff Officer - 1 December 1930 - 1 December 1931
- Commanding Officer, Kitakami - 10 October 1935 - 1 December 1937
- Commanding Officer, Nagara - 1 December 1936 - 20 February 1937 (additional duty while Commanding Officer of Kitakami)
- Commanding Officer, Kinugasa - 1 December 1937 - 3 June 1938
- Commanding Officer, Takao - 3 June 1938 - 15 November 1939
- Commanding Officer, Asahi - 15 November 1939 - 15 November 1940
- Commanding Officer, Maizuru Sailor Corps - 15 November 1940 - 11 August 1941
- Commanding Officer, Kure Sailor Corps - 11 August 1941 - 11 June 1942
- Commanding Officer, Kure Naval Guard Corps - 20 November 1941 - 11 June 1942 (additional duty while assigned to Kure)
- ComCruDiv 18 - 11 June 1942 - 24 December 1942
- Director, Tateyama Gunnery School - 6 January 1943 - 27 December 1943
- Navy General Headquarters, Tokyo 1943-1944
- Commander, 7th Escort Group - 8 April 1944 - 23 December 1944
- Member, Grand Escort Fleet, Tokyo 1944-1945
- Commander, 105th Escort Squadron - 5 May 1945 - 15 September 1945
Promotions
- Midshipman - 17 July 1912
- Ensign - 1 December 1913
- Lieutenant (j.g.) - 13 December 1915
- Lieutenant - 1 December 1918
- Lieutenant Commander - 1 December 1924
- Commander - 1 December 1930
- Captain - 15 November 1934
- Rear Admiral - 15 November 1940
References
- 「日本海軍史」 [Naval History of Japan]. 10. 第一法規出版. 1995. ISBN 4474100581.
- http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/AAF/USSBS/IJO/IJO-Bio.html
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