Abe Kōsō
Kōsō Abe (阿部 孝壮, Abe Kōsō, March 24, 1892 – June 19, 1947) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.
Kōsō Abe | |
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Abe (center) during his trial (1946) | |
| Born | March 24, 1892 Mikawa, Yamagata, Empire of Japan |
| Died | June 19, 1947 (aged 55) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | War crimes |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 9 |
| Date | October 16, 1942 |
| Location(s) | Kwajalein Atoll |
| Target(s) | U.S. POWs |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1912–1945 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Jintsu, Naka, Tenryū, Mikuma, Myōkō, Hiei 6th Air Base Group Tateyama Naval Gunnery School |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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