Nishizō Tsukahara

Nishizō Tsukahara
Vice Admiral Tsukahara Nishizō (1939-45)
BornApril 3, 1887
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
DiedJanuary 10, 1966(1966-01-10) (aged 78)
Tokyo, Japan
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Branch Imperial Japanese Navy
Years of service1908–1945
Rank Admiral
CommandsŌi, Akagi, 2nd Carrier Division, 2nd Combined Air Group, 1st Combined Air Group, Chinkai Guard District, 11th Air Fleet, Naval Aviation Bureau, Senior Vice-chief of Navy General Staff, Naval Councillor, Yokosuka Naval District
Battles / wars
AwardsGrand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure
Order of the Golden Kite, Second Class
Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class

Nishizō Tsukahara (塚原 二四三, Tsukahara Nishizō; April 3, 1887 January 10, 1966), was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II.