Matsumoto Kazu
| Matsumoto Kazu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 March 1860 Edo, Japan |
| Died | January 20, 1940 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service/branch |
 Imperial Japanese Navy
|
| Years of service | 1880–1915 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
Yaeyama, Itsukushima, Fuji Kure Naval District |
| Battles/wars |
First Sino-Japanese War Russo-Japanese War |
Matsumoto Kazu (松本和, 15 March 1860 – 20 January 1940) was an admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, noted for his role in the Siemens scandal.
Matsumoto was born in Edo (now Tokyo) as the younger son of a direct retainer of the Tokugawa shogunate. He graduated in 1880 from the 7th class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy, ranked 19 out of 30 cadets. He served on a number of ships in the early Imperial Japanese Navy, including the corvettes Tsukuba, Settsu, Ryūjō, and Tsukushi. Promoted to lieutenant in 1886, he graduated from the first class of the Naval Staff College in 1888. He was the chief navigator on the cruiser Itsukushima in 1891–1892 on its year-long voyage to France.
Matsumoto then served in various postings within the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff after his return to Japan in May 1892, and on the staff of the Readiness Fleet. During the First Sino-Japanese War he was in charge of coordinating transportation for Imperial Japanese Army units and supplies to the Asian continent, winning much praise for his abilities. Although not in a combat command, he was awarded the Order of the Golden Kite, 4th class.
In June 1899, Matsumoto received his first command, that of the Yaeyama. He was promoted to captain three months later. He became commanding officer of Itsukushima in October 1903, and was given command of the battleship Fuji in September 1903.
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