Naomasa Sakonju
Naomasa Sakonju | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1890 |
| Died | January 21, 1948 (aged 57) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | War crimes |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1912–1945 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Cruiser Division 16 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
Naomasa Sakonju (左近允 尚正, Sakonjō Naomasa; 6 June 1890 – 21 January 1948) was a vice admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II and a convicted war criminal.