Kazuo Sakamaki
Kazuo Sakamaki (酒巻和男, Sakamaki Kazuo, November 8, 1918 – November 29, 1999) was a Japanese naval officer who became the first Japanese prisoner of war of World War II captured by US forces.
| Kazuo Sakamaki | |
|---|---|
 Sakamaki in US custody | |
| Born | November 8, 1918 Awa, Tokushima, Japan |
| Died | November 29, 1999 (aged 81) Toyota, Aichi, Japan |
| Allegiance |  Empire of Japan |
| Service/branch |  Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1941 |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Commands held | HA-19 midget submarine |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Kazuo Sakamaki Media
Sakamaki's HA-19, which ran aground
HA-19 pulled up to the beach
