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Takeichi Nishi | |
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Native name | 西 竹一 |
Nickname(s) | Baron Nishi |
Born | Azabu, Tokyo, Japan | July 12, 1902
Died | March 22, 1945 Iwo Jima, Japan | (aged 42)
Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
Years of service | 1924–1945 |
Rank | Colonel (posthumous) |
Commands held | 26th Tank Regiment, Mudanjiang |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Son of Nishi Tokujirō |
Sports career | |
Country | ![]() |
Sport | Equestrian |
Medal record |
Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi (西 竹一, Nishi Takeichi, July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was a tank unit commander at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed in action during the defense of the island.
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