Mitsuru Ushijima

general in the Imperial Japanese Army (1887–1945)
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Mitsuru Ushijima
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Summary

Mitsuru Ushijima was born on July 31, 1887[1], in Kagoshima[2]. He died on June 22, 1945[3], in Okinawa[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,560 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[7]
  • Educated at: Army War College[8], Tsurumaru High School[9]
  • Award received: Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[10], Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[11], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[12], Order of the Rising Sun[13], Order of the Golden Kite[14], Order of the Sacred Treasure[15], Order of the Auspicious Clouds[16], Taishō Enthronement Commemorative Medal[17], Military Medal of Honor[18], Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal[19], Victory Medal[20], 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal[21], Медали члена Красного Креста[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Military branch: Imperial Japanese Army[24]
  • Commons category: Mitsuru Ushijima[25]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[26]
  • Cause of death: seppuku[27]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[28], Siberian Intervention[29], Second Sino-Japanese War[30]
  • Family name: Ushijima[31]
  • Given name: Mitsuru[32]
  • Allegiance: Empire of Japan[33]
  • Manner of death: suicide in battle[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[35]
  • Name in native language: 牛島満[36]
  • Name in kana: うしじま みつる[37]
  • Start of work period: 1908[38]

Why It Matters

Mitsuru Ushijima has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Mitsuru Ushijima born?

Mitsuru Ushijima's place of birth was Kagoshima[2].

Where did Mitsuru Ushijima die?

Mitsuru Ushijima died in Okinawa[4].

What did Mitsuru Ushijima do for work?

Mitsuru Ushijima worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Mitsuru Ushijima go to school?

Mitsuru Ushijima was educated at Army War College[8] and Tsurumaru High School[9].

What awards did Mitsuru Ushijima receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[10], Order of the Golden Kite, 2nd Class[11], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[12], and Order of the Rising Sun[13].

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  4. [7] ↑ . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . tracesofwar.com. tracesofwar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . upenn.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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