Katō Kanji
Katō Hiroharu, alternatively named Katō Kanji (23 December 1870 – 9 February 1939), was a Japanese naval officer during the Russo-Japanese War and World War I. The first name 'Kanji' was used in his later life after he became famous, likely just before he was promoted to rear-admiral. He served as the Chief of Navy General Staff from 22 January 1929 to 11 June 1930.
Katō Kanji Senior Second Rank | |
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Admiral Katō Kanji in 1935 | |
| Native name | 加藤寛治 |
| Born | 23 December 1870: p.83 Fukui Domain, Japan |
| Died | 9 February 1939 (aged 68) Atami, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service/ | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1891–1935 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Tsukuba, Ibuki, Hiei, Naval Gunnery School, 5th Squadron, Naval War College, Vice-chief of Navy General Staff, 2nd Fleet, Yokosuka Naval District, Combined Fleet, 1st Fleet, Chief of Navy General Staff |
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| Awards | Order of the Crown of Italy |
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