Gensui Posted August 6 Gents, Is there any information (e.g. picture) of 佐久間八郎 / Sakuma Hachirô? As far as I know, he was Lt.-Commander (engineer) and got the Crown Prince's Voyage to Korea Commemorative Medal (s. photo below). Another question would be- why did he got this medal? BR, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JapanX Posted August 6 (edited) No photo around. Only info that you already know 佐久間八郎Sakuma Hachirou(機11､36/62千葉).機関少佐. 1903.4/27少機関士候補生 03.12/28少機関士 05.1/12中機関士 06.1/26機関中尉 07.9/28機関大尉､浅間分隊長>第1駆逐隊機関長09.12/28宇治機関長 14.12/1機関少佐 15.12/1予備役. 7 hours ago, Gensui said: ...why did he got this medal? ... All involved (with the court rank above sonnin) got one. Gold versions were issued for imperial family members. Edited August 6 by JapanX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gensui Posted August 7 (edited) Thanks Nick! I was hoping to find more about him, especially a photos. BR, Chris Edited August 7 by Gensui Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
