Kazuo Sakamaki

Japanese soldier in World War II

Kazuo Sakamaki - Japanese soldier in World War II
Born

November 8th, 1918
106 years ago

Died

November 29th, 1999
25 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Japan

Links & References

Served in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After the war, became one of the first Japanese soldiers to be captured by American forces. Remained a significant figure in discussions regarding wartime experiences and the aftermath for Japanese soldiers.

Participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor

Became one of the first captured Japanese soldiers

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