The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Hongo Yoshio (original) (raw)
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Hongo Yoshio (1892-1962)
Hongo commanded 62 Divisionin Shansi province, China, from its activation in June 1943. His unit may have briefly participated in Ichi-go before returning to Shansi. It was then transferred to Okinawain September 1944. He was transferred to command of 44 Army in Manchuria in March 1945, where his force was surrounded by the Russiansat Taoan during their Manchurian offensive. He is thought to have surrenderedat the time of the generalJapanese surrender.
Service record
| 1892 | Born | |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Colonel | Commander, 12 Regiment |
| 1936 | 1 Division | |
| 1937 | Army Aviation Corps | |
| 1937 | Instructor, Hamamatsu Army Aviation School | |
| 1938 | Major general | Director, Hamamatsu Army Aviation School |
| 1938 | Commander, 4 Air Group | |
| 1939 | Chief of staff, 12 Army | |
| 1940-12-2 | Commandant, Kumatani Army Aviation School | |
| 1943-6 | Lieutenant general | Commander, 62 Division |
| 1945-3 | Commander, 44 Army | |
| 1945-8 | Prisoner of war, Russia | |
| 1950 | Released | |
| 1962 | Dies |
References
Generals.dk (accessed 2008-3-19)
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