Toshihira Inoguchi

Toshihira Inoguchi (Inoguchi Toshihira) was a Japanese Vice-Admiral and served as the commander of the Yamoto-Class Battleship Musashi during World War II until his death.

Inoguchi held various commands within the Imperial Japanese Navy and had a reputation as its best gunnery theorist. During the Battle of Sibuyan Sea, Musashi was attacked by staggering American air bombers and was sunk. Inoguchi was wounded, and chose to go down with the ship.

Promotions

 * Midshipman—November 21, 1918
 * Ensign—August 1, 1919
 * Sublieutenant—December 1, 1921
 * Lieutenant—December 1, 1924
 * Lieutenant Commander—November 30, 1929
 * Commander—November 15, 1934
 * Captain—November 15, 1939
 * Rear Admiral—October 15, 1944
 * Vice Admiral—October 24, 1944 (posthumous)