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Masatomi Kimura Biography and Timeline

Follow Masatomi Kimura through 2 dated historical records for Japan.

Masatomi Kimura, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1943–1944Years on this page

1943

Evacuation of Kiska

Rear Admiral · Kiska · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Kimura evacuates the Japanese garrison from Kiska under fog, removing thousands of troops without Allied interception.

Role range: 1939-1945

1944

Destroyer Squadron One at Surigao

Rear Admiral · Surigao Strait · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Kimura commands Destroyer Squadron One within Shima's Second Striking Force during the Surigao operation.

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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