Shima file photo [983]

Kiyohide Shima

SurnameShima
Given NameKiyohide
CountryJapan
CategoryMilitary-Sea
GenderMale

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ww2dbaseCommander of the Combined Fleet Southern Force's Second Striking Force.

Last Major Revision: Jan 2005


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