Okita Hanamura

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Sir Okita Hanamura

KG, GCB, CLE, DC
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Okita, 1940
Born(1905-01-21)21 January 1905
Newcastle, Lucis, United Kingdom
Died22 August 2009(2009-08-22) (aged 104)
Newcastle, Lucis, United Kingdom
Buried
Newcastle Veterans Memorial
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Lucis Army
Years of service1930–65
RankGeneral
Commands heldLucis Commonwealth Armies in Joyonghea
Lucis 8th Army
VII Corps
XII Corps
9th Armored Division
8th Armored Brigade
Battles/warsEstharian Civil War
Second Europan War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Bath
Commander of the Order of the Lucis Empire
Distinguished Service Cross
Military Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Second Europan War Victory Medal
Mentioned in Dispatches
RelationsEdward Samegawa (subordinate)
Roy Peterson (subordinate)
Hikaru Komaki (subordinate)
Other workAuthor

General Sir Okita Hanamura KG, GCB, CLE, DC (21 January 1905 - 22 August 2014) was a Lucis Army commander and officer best known for his roles during the Second Europan War. He is known for being the overall commander of the Lucis Commonwealth Armies in Joyonghea, being personally assigned by Lord Mountbatten.

Early Life

Military Career

Personal Life