Shōji Nishimura

Shōji Nishimura (西村 祥治, Nishimura Shōji, 30 November 1889 – 25 October 1944) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.

Shōji Nishimura
Japanese Vice Admiral Shōji Nishimura
Native name
西村 祥治
Born(1889-11-30)November 30, 1889
Akita Prefecture, Japan
DiedOctober 25, 1944(1944-10-25) (aged 54)
Surigao Strait, Philippines
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Service/branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service1911–1944
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands held
Battles/wars
AwardsOrder of the Rising Sun (3rd class)
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