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斎藤次郎

regimental commander Imperial Japanese Army

Directed 'Operation Wa,' the operation to retake Burauen airfield, in the decisive battle for Leyte.

In the decisive battle for Leyte, commanded the operation to retake Burauen airfield (Operation Wa-Go)

Unit: 独立歩兵第一三連隊
Units served: 独立歩兵第13連隊

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Source: The Regimental Histories of the Pacific War, p.106

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