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Hirabayashi commanded 17 Division in northern China
when war broke out in the Pacific. After retiring in 1943, he became
mayor of Matsumoto before being recalled to active duty in 1945.
| 1887
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Born |
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| 1933 |
Colonel
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4 Division |
| 1934 |
Commander, 8 Regiment |
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| 1936 |
Chief of staff, 16 Division |
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| 1937 |
Major general |
Chief military advisor, Manchukuo |
| 1939 |
Provost marshal |
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| 1940 |
Lieutenant
general |
Commander, 17 Division |
| 1942 |
General Staff |
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| 1943 |
Retires |
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| 1945 |
Recalled to active duty.
Commander, 54 Depot Division |
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| 1945 |
Commander, Nagano Divisional District |
References
Generals.dk
(accessed 2008-4-7)
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