Masanobu Tsuji

Japanese colonel and politician

Masanobu Tsuji - Japanese colonel and politician
Born

October 11th, 1901
123 years ago

Died

1961
64 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

Links & References

Served as a colonel in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. Tsuji was involved in the planning and execution of military operations in the Pacific theater. After the war, transitioned to a political career, becoming a member of the House of Representatives in Japan. His political career included involvement in post-war reconstruction efforts and he held various roles within the government.

Served as a colonel in the Imperial Japanese Army

Elected to the House of Representatives in Japan

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