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Chūichi Nagumo
Japanese admiral (1887–1944)
The native form of this personal name is Nagumo Chūichi. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Chūichi Nagumo | |
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Vice Admiral Nagumo (circa 1941–42) | |
| Native name | 南雲 忠一 |
| Born | 25 March 1887 Yonezawa, Yamagata, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 6 July 1944(1944-07-06) (aged 57)[1] Saipan, South Seas Mandate |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service / branch | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1908–1944 |
| Rank | Admiral (posthumous) |
| Commands | Kisaragi, Momi, Saga, Uji, Naka, 11th Destroyer Division, Takao, Yamashiro, 1st Destroyer Squadron, 8th Squadron, Naval Torpedo School, 3rd Squadron, Naval War College, 1st Air Fleet, 1st Carrier Division, 3rd Fleet, Sasebo Naval District, Kure Naval District, 1st Fleet, Central Pacific Area Fleet, 14th Air Fleet[2] |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (3rd class) Order of the |