Ijuin Matsuji

Baron

Matsuji Ijuin
Native name
伊集院 松治
BornApril 21, 1893
Tokyo, Empire of Japan
DiedMay 24, 1944(1944-05-24) (aged 51)
North of Saipan
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Service / branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service19151944
Rank Vice Admiral (posthumous)
CommandsHasu, Yomogi, Sawakaze, Yūzuki, Ikazuchi, 23rd Destroyer Division, 8th Destroyer Division, Naka, Atago, Kongō, 3rd Destroyer Squadron
Battles / wars

Baron Matsuji Ijuin (伊集院 松治, Ijūin Matsuji, 21 April 1893 24 May 1944) was a commander in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, who was promoted posthumously to vice admiral after being killed in action in combat off Saipan.