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|commands= {{flagicon image|Special operations executive.png|22px}} [[Special Operations Executive (GL)|Special Operations Executive]] | |commands= [[Long Range Desert Group (GL)|Long Range Desert Group]]<br/> {{flagicon image|Special operations executive.png|22px}} [[Special Operations Executive (GL)|Special Operations Executive]] | ||
* [[Special Operations Executive (GL)#Ragnite Company; Special Air Service| | * [[Special Operations Executive (GL)#Ragnite Company; Special Air Service|Ragnite Company]], [[Special Air Service (GL)|Special Air Service]] | ||
|battles= [[First Europan War]]<br/> [[Estharian Civil War]]<br/> [[Second Europan War]]<br/> | |battles= [[First Europan War]]<br/> [[Estharian Civil War]]<br/> [[Second Europan War]]<br/> | ||
|awards= | |awards= [[Order of the Garter|Knight of the Order of the Garter]]<br/> [[Order of the Lucis Empire|Commander of the Order of the Lucis Empire]]<br/> [[Order of the Bath|Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath]]<br/> {{wp|Conspicuous Gallantry Cross}} <br/> {{wp|Military Cross}} <br/> [[Legion of St. Georgius]] <br/> {{wp|Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal|King's Volunteer Reserves Medal}} <br/> {{wp|Queen's Commendation for Bravery|King's Commendation for Bravery}}<br/> {{wp|Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service|King's Commendation for Valuable Service}}<br/> {{wp|Badge of Honour}} <br/> {{wp|Mentioned in Dispatches}} <br/> | ||
|relations= [[Tsukuyo | |relations= [[Tsukuyo Kushineda]] (younger sister)<br/> [[Archibald Sugiyama]] (brother-in-law)<br/> [[Rikka Aikawa]] (spouse)<br/> [[Lisa Kushineda]] (great-granddaughter)<br/> [[Harry Magbaredge]] (close friend)<br/> [[David Weber]] (friend)<br/> [[Yukio Kushineda III]]<br/> (son)<br/> | ||
|laterwork= Author | |laterwork= Author | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sir. Yukio | '''Sir. Yukio Kushineda Jr.''' [[Order of the Lucis Empire|OLE]] ''Rom: Kushineda Yukio'' (15 March 1902 - 16 August 2009) was a Lucian officer who served in the [[Lucis Army]] during the [[First Europan War]], volunteering in the [[Estharian Civil War]], and later on in the [[Second Europan War]] until retiring in 1962. | ||
As the only son and only boy among his 6 siblings, Yukio was often looked up as the man of the house by his sisters. In 1917, at the age of 15, Yukio was among the teenagers who were recruited into the Lucis Army. Under supervision of his father, General [[Yukio Kushineda Sr.]], Yukio was rarely sent to the frontlines and often acted as a messenger in-between in father's headquarters and the secondary line units. He would serve until the war's end. When he returned, Yukio would meet his 6th and final sibling, [[Tsukuyo Kushineda]], whom Yukio doted on. | As the only son and only boy among his 6 siblings, Yukio was often looked up as the man of the house by his sisters. In 1917, at the age of 15, Yukio was among the teenagers who were recruited into the Lucis Army. Under supervision of his father, General [[Yukio Kushineda Sr.]], Yukio was rarely sent to the frontlines and often acted as a messenger in-between in father's headquarters and the secondary line units. He would serve until the war's end. When he returned, Yukio would meet his 6th and final sibling, [[Tsukuyo Kushineda]], whom Yukio doted on. | ||
Later on, Yukio was trained into the officer's corps, hence he later became a Captain during the [[Estharian Civil War]], where he was a part of the Lucian force sent to help the Nationalists. His performance in the field caused him to be later promoted to Colonel. In 1937, he became a Brigadier. Later on, Yukio created the [[Long Range Desert Group (GL)|LRDG]] to support her younger sister's efforts during the [[Battle of Sania]]. He is also created with being | Later on, Yukio was trained into the officer's corps, hence he later became a Captain during the [[Estharian Civil War]], where he was a part of the Lucian force sent to help the Nationalists. His performance in the field caused him to be later promoted to Colonel. In 1937, he became a Brigadier. Later on, Yukio created the [[Long Range Desert Group (GL)|LRDG]] to support her younger sister's efforts during the [[Battle of Sania]]. He is also created with being the brainchild of what would later become the [[Special Air Service (GL)|Special Air Service]]. | ||
In 1942, he was transferred to [[Jutland-Gimli]] following the [[Imperial Summer Offensive (Aurucolian Theatre)|Fall of Tatabanya]], in which the Lucis Commonwealth sent forces to aid the Aurucolians. Despite protests among the high command, including her youngest sister, Yukio was granted permission to lead the SAS contingent to Aurucolia. In Jutland and Aurucolia, Kushineda would train some of the first SAS troops to serve in their respective armies. In the two countries, Kushineda is often credited for the creation of the [[Jutland Special Air Service Regiment]]. | In 1942, he was transferred to [[Jutland-Gimli]] following the [[Imperial Summer Offensive (Aurucolian Theatre)|Fall of Tatabanya]], in which the Lucis Commonwealth sent forces to aid the Aurucolians. Despite protests among the high command, including her youngest sister, Yukio was granted permission to lead the SAS contingent to Aurucolia. In Jutland and Aurucolia, Kushineda would train some of the first SAS troops to serve in their respective armies. In the two countries, Kushineda is often credited for the creation of the [[Jutland Special Air Service Regiment]] and the [[Különerők]], Aurucolia's special operations force. | ||
Following the war, Yukio would reunite with his wife and 4 children. Yukio is the paternal great-grandfather of [[ | Following the war, Yukio would reunite with his wife and 4 children. Yukio is the paternal grandfather of [[Yukio Kushienda IV]] and [[Rikka Kushineda]] and the great-grandfather of [[Yukio Kushineda V]] and [[Lisa Kushineda]], both of which are members of the [[International Law Enforcement and Special Operations Command|ILESOC]]. | ||
Kushineda Jr. left a lasting legacy that still persists to this day, being seen in the modern Allied Special Forces formation since his creation of the [[Special Air Service (GL)|SAS]]. He earned the title of '''The Father of Special Forces and Operations Tactics'''. | |||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
==Military Career== | ==Military Career== | ||
==Writing Career== | ==Writing Career== | ||
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Being the eldest of his siblings, Yukio is often looked as the man of the house. Following his enlistment, his mother would give birth to Tsukuyo, his favourite among his siblings. He would meet Tsukuyo following the end of EWII in 1920. Yukio also became particularly close with his youngest sister's husband, Field Marshal [[Archibald Sugiyama]]. Yukio also served as the godfather to Archibald's children. In his memoirs, Archibald stated that ''he might have not won the Battle of Sania without Brigadier Yukio Kushineda Jr.''. | Being the eldest of his siblings, Yukio is often looked as the man of the house. Following his enlistment, his mother would give birth to Tsukuyo, his favourite among his siblings. He would meet Tsukuyo following the end of EWII in 1920. Yukio also became particularly close with his youngest sister's husband, Field Marshal [[Archibald Sugiyama]]. Yukio also served as the godfather to Archibald's children. In his memoirs, Archibald stated that ''he might have not won the Battle of Sania without Brigadier Yukio Kushineda Jr.''. | ||
Yukio went into college and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Here, he would meet [[Rikka Aikawa]], a Nihhonese transferee. It wouldn't take long for the love between the two to bloom and they were later on married in 1925. Together, they would have 4 children. Yukio III, | Yukio went into college and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Here, he would meet [[Rikka Aikawa]], a Nihhonese transferee. It wouldn't take long for the love between the two to bloom and they were later on married in 1925. Together, they would have 4 children. | ||
* [[Yukio Kushineda III]] (1937), who married [[Kotori Itsumi]]. | |||
** Children: [[Yukio Kushineda IV]], [[Maya Kushineda]], [[Hiroshi Kushineda]] | |||
* [[Erina Kushineda]] (1939), who married [[Donald S. Cassidy]] | |||
** Children: [[Adam S.K. Cassidy]], [[Patrick S.K. Cassidy]] | |||
* [[Erika Kushineda]] (1941), who married [[David Englemann]] | |||
** Children: [[Martin Englemann]], [[Hector Englemann]], [[Michael Englemann]] | |||
* [[Itsuki Kushineda]] (1952), who married [[Ellen Masterson]] | |||
** Children: [[Rikka Kushineda]], [[Mikihisa Kushineda]], [[Anya Kushineda]] | |||
Yukio Jr's great-grandchildren included [[Yukio Kushineda V]], [[Lisa Kushineda]], [[Erik Englemann]], and [[Donald S. Cassidy II]]. | |||
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Yukio Kushineda Jr. | |
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 Yukio Kushineda in 1936 | |
| Born | 15 March 1902 Osaka, Nihhon-koku |
| Died | 16 August 2009 (aged 107) Manchester, Lucis, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  Lucis Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1962 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | Long Range Desert Group Special Operations Executive
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| Battles/wars | First Europan War Estharian Civil War Second Europan War |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of the Garter Commander of the Order of the Lucis Empire Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Military Cross Legion of St. Georgius King's Volunteer Reserves Medal King's Commendation for Bravery King's Commendation for Valuable Service Badge of Honour Mentioned in Dispatches |
| Relations | Tsukuyo Kushineda (younger sister) Archibald Sugiyama (brother-in-law) Rikka Aikawa (spouse) Lisa Kushineda (great-granddaughter) Harry Magbaredge (close friend) David Weber (friend) Yukio Kushineda III (son) |
| Other work | Author |
Sir. Yukio Kushineda Jr. OLE Rom: Kushineda Yukio (15 March 1902 - 16 August 2009) was a Lucian officer who served in the Lucis Army during the First Europan War, volunteering in the Estharian Civil War, and later on in the Second Europan War until retiring in 1962.
As the only son and only boy among his 6 siblings, Yukio was often looked up as the man of the house by his sisters. In 1917, at the age of 15, Yukio was among the teenagers who were recruited into the Lucis Army. Under supervision of his father, General Yukio Kushineda Sr., Yukio was rarely sent to the frontlines and often acted as a messenger in-between in father's headquarters and the secondary line units. He would serve until the war's end. When he returned, Yukio would meet his 6th and final sibling, Tsukuyo Kushineda, whom Yukio doted on.
Later on, Yukio was trained into the officer's corps, hence he later became a Captain during the Estharian Civil War, where he was a part of the Lucian force sent to help the Nationalists. His performance in the field caused him to be later promoted to Colonel. In 1937, he became a Brigadier. Later on, Yukio created the LRDG to support her younger sister's efforts during the Battle of Sania. He is also created with being the brainchild of what would later become the Special Air Service.
In 1942, he was transferred to Jutland-Gimli following the Fall of Tatabanya, in which the Lucis Commonwealth sent forces to aid the Aurucolians. Despite protests among the high command, including her youngest sister, Yukio was granted permission to lead the SAS contingent to Aurucolia. In Jutland and Aurucolia, Kushineda would train some of the first SAS troops to serve in their respective armies. In the two countries, Kushineda is often credited for the creation of the Jutland Special Air Service Regiment and the Különerők, Aurucolia's special operations force.
Following the war, Yukio would reunite with his wife and 4 children. Yukio is the paternal grandfather of Yukio Kushienda IV and Rikka Kushineda and the great-grandfather of Yukio Kushineda V and Lisa Kushineda, both of which are members of the ILESOC.
Kushineda Jr. left a lasting legacy that still persists to this day, being seen in the modern Allied Special Forces formation since his creation of the SAS. He earned the title of The Father of Special Forces and Operations Tactics.
Early Life
Military Career
Writing Career
Personal Life
Being the eldest of his siblings, Yukio is often looked as the man of the house. Following his enlistment, his mother would give birth to Tsukuyo, his favourite among his siblings. He would meet Tsukuyo following the end of EWII in 1920. Yukio also became particularly close with his youngest sister's husband, Field Marshal Archibald Sugiyama. Yukio also served as the godfather to Archibald's children. In his memoirs, Archibald stated that he might have not won the Battle of Sania without Brigadier Yukio Kushineda Jr..
Yukio went into college and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Here, he would meet Rikka Aikawa, a Nihhonese transferee. It wouldn't take long for the love between the two to bloom and they were later on married in 1925. Together, they would have 4 children.
- Yukio Kushineda III (1937), who married Kotori Itsumi.
- Children: Yukio Kushineda IV, Maya Kushineda, Hiroshi Kushineda
- Erina Kushineda (1939), who married Donald S. Cassidy
- Children: Adam S.K. Cassidy, Patrick S.K. Cassidy
- Erika Kushineda (1941), who married David Englemann
- Children: Martin Englemann, Hector Englemann, Michael Englemann
- Itsuki Kushineda (1952), who married Ellen Masterson
- Children: Rikka Kushineda, Mikihisa Kushineda, Anya Kushineda
Yukio Jr's great-grandchildren included Yukio Kushineda V, Lisa Kushineda, Erik Englemann, and Donald S. Cassidy II.