Loss of Soryu4 June 1942
Yanagimoto commands Soryu when American dive bombers mortally damage the carrier during the Battle of Midway.
Historical person
Ryusaku Yanagimoto Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ryusaku Yanagimoto, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Japan.
1 records1942–19421 events1 places
Chronological biography
1942
Titles and roles
Captain
Record provenance
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