Matsuji Ijuin
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| Born | April 21, 1893 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | May 24, 1944 (aged 51) north of Saipan |
| Allegiance |
 Empire of Japan
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| Service/branch |
 Imperial Japanese Navy
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| Years of service | 1915–1944 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held |
Ikazuchi Nachi Atago Kongō Desron3 |
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Baron Matsuji Ijuin (伊集院 松治 Ijūin Matsuji?, 21 April 1893 – 24 May 1944) was a commander in the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II, who was promoted posthumously to admiral after being killed in action in combat off Saipan.
Born in the Kōjimachi district of Tokyo, Ijuin was the son of Fleet Admiral Baron Ijuin Gorō. He was a graduate of the 43rd class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy in 1915. However, his academic record was not outstanding, as he was 92nd in a class of 96. As a midshipman, he was assigned to the Iwate on its 1915 cruise from Sasebo to Chemulpo, Port Arthur, Dairen, Chinkai, Maizuru and Toba. In 1916, Iwate made a cruise to Hong Kong, Singapore, Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, Auckland, Jaluit Atoll, Ponape and Truk. On his return to Japan in October, Ijuin was reassigned to the cruiser Tsushima and then, as an ensign, to the cruiser Azuma in December.
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