Masaichi Niimi

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Masaichi Niimi (新見政一, February 4, 1887 - April 2, 1993) was a General of Japanese Navy during the World War II period, who commanded the Japanese Invasion of Hong Kong. Unlike Takashi Sakai, he managed to evade execution for his involvement in the war.

[edit] Military Career

  • 1937-1941 - attached to the Education Bureau Niimi Masaichi
  • 1939 - became Rear Admiral
  • 1941-1942 - 2nd China Expeditionary Fleet
  • 1942 - becomes Vice Admiral
  • 1942 - assigned to Maizuru Naval District
  • 1943 - becomes Vice Admiral
Preceded by
Sir Mark Young (Governor of Hong Kong)		 Head of Japanese Occupation Forces in Hong Kong (with Takashi Sakai)
1941 - 1942		 Succeeded by
Lt. General Rensuke Isogai
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