Tadamichi Kuribayashi date of birth:
July 7, 1891
How old was Tadamichi Kuribayashi when died?
53
Where was Tadamichi Kuribayashi born?
Nagano Prefecture, Japan
When did Tadamichi Kuribayashi die?
March 23, 1945
How tall is Tadamichi Kuribayashi?
6' ¾" (185 cm)
Tadamichi Kuribayashi body shape:
Average
What color are Tadamichi Kuribayashi's eyes?
Black
What color is Tadamichi Kuribayashi's hair?
Black
What is Tadamichi Kuribayashi's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Tadamichi Kuribayashi nationality?
Japanese
What is Tadamichi Kuribayashi's occupation?
Imperial Japanese Army general
Tadamichi Kuribayashi claim to fame:
Battle of Okinawa
Short Biography
General Tadamichi Kuribayashi (栗林 忠道, Kuribayashi Tadamichi, 7 July 1891 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan – c. 26 March 1945 on Iwo Jima, Japan) was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, part-time writer, haiku poet, diplomat, and General (Taisho) of the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff. He is best known for being overall commander of the Japanese garrison during the Battle of Iwo Jima.