Kakuji Kakuta

Kakuji Kakuta
Born(1890-09-23)23 September 1890
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Died2 August 1944(1944-08-02) (aged 53)
Tinian, Mariana Islands
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service1911–1944
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands
Battles / wars

Kakuji Kakuta (角田 覚治, Kakuta Kakuji; 23 September 1890 2 August 1944), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. He is noted for his role in commanding Japanese naval aviation units in the Pacific War.