Takeichi Nishi
Olympic athlete
1902 – 1945
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Who was Takeichi Nishi?
Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi 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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- Born
- Jul 12, 1902
Azabu, Tokyo - Parents
- Died
- Mar 17, 1945
Iwo Jima - Resting place
- Aoyama Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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