Masaharu Homma President
Masaharu Homma (本間 雅晴, Homma Masaharu, November 27, 1887 – April 3, 1946) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army. He is noteworthy for his role in the invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II.With the 43,110 men of the 14th Army, Homma led the most intense battle in the invasion of the Philippines, the Battle of Bataan commencing in December 1941. He was in charge of the troops who were responsible in carrying out Bataan Death March in the Philippines during 1942. As a consequence, Homma was executed by firing squad after being convicted by the U.S. military tribunal for war crimes in the Philippines.
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| military command | 27th Infantry Division Taiwan Army of Japan 14th Area Army |
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| service start | 1907 |
| service end | 1943 |
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