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30 Nov 1945

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KURITA, Takeo, Vice Admiral, I.J.N.

KURITA served 38 years in the regular Navy. As Rear Admiral he was in command of Cruiser Division 7 from September 1940 to July 1942. Promoted Vice Admiral, he then commanded Battleship Division 3 until July 1943 when he became CinC Second Fleet, in which capacity he took part in the battles of June and October 1944. When interrogated, KURITA appeared somewhat on the defensive, giving only the briefest of replies prior to the discussion of the actual engagement of the 25th. In some instances his memory for details such as times, cruising dispositions, etc. appeared to be inaccurate.

Commanding Officer, 7th Cruiser Division	September 1940-July 1942
Commanding Officer, 3rd Battleship Division	July 1942-July 1943
CinC Second Fleet	July 1943-December 1944
President Naval Academy	December 1944-End of War

Source: United States Strategic Bombing Survey (Pacific) Interrogation of Japanese Officials [OPNAV-P-03-100], courtesy of ibilio Hyperwar Project
Added By: C. Peter Chen

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