Tomitarō Horii Military person
Tomitarō Horii (堀井 富太郎, Horii Tomitarō, November 7, 1890 – November 23, 1942) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. After graduating from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1911, Horii served in China before undertaking a variety of regimental appointments. Following Japan's entry into World War II, he commanded a division during the capture of Guam before commanding the Japanese force tasked with capturing Port Moresby. While attempting to canoe down the Kumusi River to reach Japanese forces fighting around Buna–Gona in November 1942, Horii drowned at sea when his canoe capsized.
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| allegiance | Empire of Japan |
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| military command | 55th Infantry Division |
| service start | 1911 |
| service end | 1942 |