Ijuin Matsuji

Baron

Matsuji Ijuin
Baron; Matsuji Ijuin
Born	April 21, 1893; Tokyo, Japan
Died	May 24, 1944 (aged 51); North of Saipan
Allegiance	Empire of Japan
Service/branch	Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service	1915–1944
Rank	Vice Admiral (posthumous)
Commands held	Ikazuchi ; Nachi ; Atago; Kongō; Desron3
Battles/wars	World War II Battle off Horaniu; Naval Battle of Vella Lavella; Battle of Empress Augusta Bay; Battle of Saipan †;

Baron Matsuji Ijuin (伊集院松治, Ijūin Matsuji, 21 April 1893 – 24 May 1944) was a commander in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, who was promoted posthumously to vice admiral after being killed in action in combat off Saipan.

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