Lt. general Mitsuzo Goto Tunic

[Austo1]

Hi All
Thought I would show a couple of pics of a real Generals Tunic that I have in my collection.
The tunic belonged to Lt. General Mitsuzo Goto.
regards
Doug

[Austo1]

Sorry
Forgot to attach the pics

[Austo1]

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[grimnar]

Beautiful Doug. It has everything one would expect from a General Officer's uniform.

Good to see another Aussie on this side of the Forum. Where abouts are you from mate? Any more goodies hiding?

Matt

[gunto]

lovely

[Jareth]

Very nice !

[germanmedals]

Looks great. You should add some chest badges too

[Geoff Ward]

Beautiful Doug! Love the ribbons!

Best,G.

[GeorgeP]

Very cool!

Do you have a write up of this Lt. Gen's. IJA career? Was he at Nomonhan?



Tom

[Austo1]

Lieutenant General Goto Mitsuzo
Born 4th of January 1896
Died 12th of December 1986
(後藤光蔵)
Promotions
1938-07-15 Colonel Infantry
1941-10-15 Major General
1945-03-01 Lieutenant General
Service
1933-12-10 – 1938-07-15 Aide-de-Camp to the Emperor
1939-08-01 – 1940-07-01 Commanding Officer 1st Regiment
1940-07-01 – 1941-04-XX Chief of 1st Section, 1st Bureau, Inspectorate-General of Military Training
1941-04-XX – 1941-10-15 Chief of 1st Section, General Affairs Bureau, Inspectorate-General of Military Training
1941-10-15 – 1944-04-17 Head of General Affairs Bureau, Inspectorate-General of Military Training
1944-04-17 – 1945-02-20 Vice Chief of Staff 2nd Area Army Celebes and New Guinea area
1945-02-01 – 1945-04-06 Vice Chief of Staff General Defence Command, Japan
1945-04-06 – 1945-08-15 Vice Chief of Staff 1st General Army
1945-08-15 – 1945-09-02 General Officer Commanding 1st Imperial Guards Division


The medal ribbon bar was added to the tunic for display.

Regards
Doug

[GeorgeP]

Great history there, thanks for sharing!



Tom