Masajiro Hayashi

Masajiro Hayashi
Allegiance	Japan
Service/branch	Navy
Rank	Officer
Battles/wars	Battle of Milne Bay

Masajiro Hayashi was an officer in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. He was in command of forces during the Battle of Milne Bay until he was apparently killed during the battle. Other sources state that he was relieved of command by Minoru Yano.

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