Kiyoshi Ogawa

Japanese military pilot in World War II

Kiyoshi Ogawa (Japanese: 小川 清 Ogawa Kiyoshi, October 23, 1922 – May 11, 1945) was a Japanese naval aviator ensign (少尉) of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. As a kamikaze pilot, Ensign Ogawa's final action took place on May 11, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa.

Kiyoshi Ogawa
Ogawa wearing a Hachimaki as an ensign.
Born(1922-10-23)October 23, 1922
Gunma Prefecture, Japan
DiedMay 11, 1945(1945-05-11) (aged 22)
USS Bunker Hill
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Service/branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service1944-1945
RankEnsign
Unit721st Kōkūtai
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDied in battle award

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