14 Facts About Michiaki Kamada

Michiaki Kamada was a vice-admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy who saw service in the Pacific Theatre of World War II.

Michiaki Kamada graduated from the 39th class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy in 1911, ranked 95th out of a class of 148.

Michiaki Kamada's classmates included future admirals Takeo Takagi, Chuichi Hara, Shigeyoshi Miwa, and Sadamichi Kajioka.

Michiaki Kamada served his midshipman duty on the cruisers Aso and Iwate, and as a sub-lieutenant on the battleship Shikishima, cruiser Izumo, battlecruiser Tsukuba and destroyer Katsura.

Michiaki Kamada was promoted to lieutenant in 1918, serving first on the battleship Mutsu before being assigned to the survey ships Musashi and Yamato.

Michiaki Kamada became chief gunnery officer on the battleship Ise in February 1924.

Michiaki Kamada was promoted to captain in November 1935, and became captain of the cruiser Tenryu.

Michiaki Kamada subsequently commanded the cruisers Izumo, Kako, Ashigara and Yubari.

Michiaki Kamada was promoted to rear admiral on 15 October 1941.

Michiaki Kamada served on the staff and commanded forces of the Japanese 8th Fleet in New Guinea from October 1942-December 1943.

On 23 August 1944, Michiaki Kamada took command of Japanese naval forces, designated the 22nd Naval Special Base Force, based in Balikpapan, Borneo, making him the military governor of Dutch Borneo.

Michiaki Kamada's forces were subsequently involved in the Borneo Campaign of 1945.

Michiaki Kamada was promoted to vice admiral on 1 May 1945.

Michiaki Kamada was sentenced to death and was executed by hanging on 18 October 1947.