Nobuhiko Jimbo
Nobuhiko Jimbo | |
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Lt. Col. Nobuhiko Jimbo in 1943 | |
| Native name | 神保 信彦 |
| Born | January 1, 1900 Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan |
| Died | 1978 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
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Nobuhiko Jimbo KCR (神保 信彦, Jinbo Nobuhiko; January 1, 1900 – 1978) was a Japanese officer of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He is best known for his actions in preventing the execution of future Philippine president Manuel Roxas during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
After the war, Jimbo was spared execution in China following an appeal by President Roxas. In his later years, he worked as a trader and became an advocate for post-war reconciliation and stronger relations between Japan and the Philippines.