Takeichi Nishi
Takeichi Nishi | |
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| Native name | 西 竹一 |
| Nickname | Baron Nishi |
| Born | July 12, 1902 Azabu, Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | c. March 22, 1945 (aged 42) Iwo Jima, Japan |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Service years | 1924–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel (posthumous) |
| Commands | 26th Tank Regiment, Mudanjiang |
| Conflicts | |
| Relations | Son of Nishi Tokujirō |
| Sports career | |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Sport | Equestrian |
Medal record | |
Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi (西 竹一, Nishi Takeichi; July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. Near the end of the Second World War he commanded the 26th Tank Regiment during the Battle of Iwo Jima and died during the defense of the island.