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 43110 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.
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active years end date
1942-01-23
active years start date
1942-01-02
birth date
1888-01-28, 1888-11-27
birth place
Sado Niigata, Niigata Prefecture
country
Empire of Japan
death date
1946-04-03
death place
Philippines, Los Baños Laguna
military command
27th Infantry Division, Taiwan Army of Japan, 14th Area Army
military rank
Lieutenant general
order in office
Japanese Military Administrator, Japanese Military Commander of the Philippines
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