Ichiji Sugita

General Ichiji Sugita (杉田一次, Sugita Ichiji, March 31, 1904 – April 12, 1993) was a colonel and later general of the Japanese Imperial Army and Japan Ground Self Defense Force, respectively. He was a principal participant during the Surrender of Singapore in February 1942.[1]

Ichiji Sugita
BornMarch 31, 1904
DiedApril 12, 1993(1993-04-12) (aged 89)
Allegiance Empire of Japan
 Japan
Service/branch Imperial Japanese Army
Japan Ground Self Defense Force
RankGeneral
Battles/warsPacific War

References

  1. Boi, Lee Gok Boi, The Syonan Years, p. 306, National Archives of Singapore and Empigram PTE LTD, 2005, ISBN 981-05-4290-9
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