Tsutomu Sakuma
Tsutomu Sakuma | |
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Lieutenant Tsutomu Sakuma | |
| Born | 13 September 1879 Fukui, Japan |
| Died | April 15, 1910 (aged 30) Inland Sea, Japan |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1901–1910 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Commands | No.4 submarine Staff Officer 1st Fleet The destroyer Harukaze (春風) No.6 submarine |
| Battles / wars | Russo-Japanese War |
Tsutomu Sakuma (佐久間 勉, Sakuma Tsutomu; September 13, 1879 – April 15, 1910) was a career naval officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy, and a pioneer submarine commander, known primarily as the commanding officer during the sinking of Submarine No.6.