order of golden kite posthumously awarded in 1945

  1. 3rd class Order of Golden Kite posthumously awarded in 1945 to a Lieutenant Commander

    At the time of his death in battle on April 6, 1945, the cavalier was only sub-lieutenant /海軍中尉 - Kaigun-chūi/. He was posthumously promoted to lieutenant commander /海軍少佐 - Kaigun-shōsa/ and awarded 3rd class Golden Kite order together with 5th class Rising Sun order. 3rd class Golden Kite...
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