The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: Izeki Mitsuru (original) (raw)
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Izeki Mitsuru (1888-1956)
Izeki commanded 36 Division in northern China when war broke out in the Pacific. Retiring in 1943, he was recalled shortly thereafter and commanded 134 Division in the desperate final months of the war.
Service record
| 1888 | Born | |
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| 1933 | Colonel | Commander, 1 Independent Mountain Artillery Regiment |
| 1935 | Chief, 3 Section (Defense), 1 Bureau, General Staff | |
| 1936 | Major general | Chief, 4 Section (Defense), 1 Bureau, General Staff |
| 1937 | Commander, 3 Heavy Field Artillery Brigade | |
| 1939 | Commandant, Army Field Artillery School | |
| 1940 | Lieutenant general | Commander, 36 Division |
| 1943 | General Staff | |
| 1943 | Retires | |
| 1943 | Recalled to active duty; Commander, 52 Depot Division | |
| 1945 | Commander, 134 Division | |
| 1956 | Dies |
References
Generals.dk (accessed 2008-4-7)
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