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池田増雄

regimental commander Imperial Japanese Army

Commanded a regiment on Iwo Jima. On 14 March, ceremonially burned the regimental colors inside a cave, and did not accept the American surrender demand.

Commanded the regiment on Iwo Jima. On March 14, ceremonially burned the regimental colors inside a cave, and did not accept the US side's demand for surrender

Unit: 歩兵第一四五連隊
Units served: 歩兵第145連隊

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Source: The Regimental Histories of the Pacific War, p.97

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