Approach to Surigao Strait24 October 1944
Nishimura continues toward Surigao Strait after American carrier aircraft attack his Southern Force in the Sulu Sea.
Historical person
Shoji Nishimura Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Shoji Nishimura, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Japan.
4 records1944–19443 events2 places
Chronological biography
1944
Battle of Surigao Strait25 October 1944
Nishimura presses into Surigao Strait, where his force is shattered by the waiting Allied battle line.
Battle of Surigao Strait25 October 1944
Nishimura leads the Southern Force through Surigao Strait, where most of his ships are destroyed by the American Seventh Fleet.
Death of Shoji Nishimura25 October 1944
Nishimura is killed during the destruction of his force in the Battle of Surigao Strait.
Titles and roles
Vice Admiral
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.