Kanichi Nagazawa

In this Japanese name, the surname is Nagazawa.
Kan'ichi Nagazawa
長沢貫一
Born(1891-10-02)October 2, 1891
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
DiedAugust 26, 1981(1981-08-26) (aged 89)
Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Allegiance Japan
Branch Imperial Japanese Army
Service years1913 – 1945
Rank Major General (Rikugun-Shōshō)
Unit54th Division
Commands121st Infantry Regiment
Conflicts
Alma materImperial Japanese Army Academy

Kan'ichi Nagazawa (長沢貫一, 2 October 1891 - 26 August 1981) was a Japanese major general who participated in World War II. During the war, he was known for being the main commander of the 121st Infantry Regiment and as the main commander and survivor of the Battle of Ramree Island.

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