Toshihira Inoguchi

Toshihira Inoguchi
Born (1896-08-11)August 11, 1896
Japan
Died October 24, 1944(1944-10-24) (aged 48)
Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Allegiance  Empire of Japan
Service/branch  Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service 1918–1944
Rank
Unit Combined Fleet among others
Commands held Takao, Natori, Musashi[1]
Battles/wars

World War II

Battle of Leyte Gulf †

Toshihira Inoguchi (猪口 敏平, Inoguchi Toshihira, 11 August 1896 – 24 October 1944) was a Japanese Vice-Admiral and served as the commander of the Yamato-Class Battleship Musashi during World War II until his death.

Inoguchi held various commands within the Imperial Japanese Navy and had a reputation as its best gunnery theorist.[1] During the Battle of Sibuyan Sea, Musashi was attacked by staggered waves of US Navy dive bombers and torpedo bombers and was sunk. Inoguchi was wounded, and chose to go down with the ship.[2]

Promotions

Sleeve insignia of Vice-Admiral; the rank awarded to Toshihira Inoguchi posthumously
  • Midshipman—November 21, 1918
  • Ensign—August 1, 1919
  • Sublieutenant—December 1, 1921
  • Lieutenant—December 1, 1924
  • Lieutenant Commander—November 30, 1929
  • Commander—November 15, 1934
  • Captain—November 15, 1939
  • Rear Admiral—October 15, 1944
  • Vice Admiral—October 24, 1944 (posthumous)[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Inoguchi Toshihira (1896-1944)". The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Toshihira Inoguchi". World War II Database. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
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