Ijuin Matsuji


Matsuji Ijuin
Native name
伊集院 松治
BornApril 21, 1893
DiedMay 24, 1944(1944-05-24) (aged 51)
North of Saipan
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Service years1915–1944
Rank Vice Admiral (posthumous)
CommandsHasu, Yomogi, Sawakaze, Yūzuki, Ikazuchi, 23rd Destroyer Division, 8th Destroyer Division, Naka, Atago, Kongō, 3rd Destroyer Squadron
Conflicts

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.