Matahiko Oshima

Matahiko Ōshima (大島 又彦, Ōshima Matahiko, October 22, 1872 – February 24, 1953) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army and 3rd President of the Japanese Olympic Committee (1936–1937). He retired from the army in 1926 after 33 years of service.

Ōshima Matahiko
Ōshima Matahiko
Native name
大島 又彦
Born(1872-10-22)October 22, 1872
Saga Prefecture, Japan
DiedFebruary 24, 1953(1953-02-24) (aged 80)
Allegiance Empire of Japan
Service/branch Imperial Japanese Army
Years of service1893-1926
Rank Lieutenant General

Biography

Ōshima was a native of Saga Prefecture. He attended the 3rd class of the Imperial Japanese Army Academy ands commissioned as a second lieutenant in the cavalry in 1893. In 1911 he became commander of the IJA 4th Cavalry Regiment. He was promoted to colonel in September 1912, and in October 1913 commanded the IJA 6th Cavalry Regiment. He was promoted to major general in July 1918 and made commandant of the Cavalry School. In August 1922, Ōshima was promoted to lieutenant general. He was assigned command of the newly-formed IJA 14th Division in March 1926 and entered the reserves shortly thereafter.

Ōshima was chosen to head the Japanese equestrian team at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. One of his team members, Takeichi Nishi won the gold medal at this event for show jumping. Ōshima was later selected to become chairman of the Japanese Olympic Committee for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, and continued to be active in the promotion of Japanese sports to his death.

Decorations

References

  • Fukagawa, Hideki (1981). (陸海軍将官人事総覧 (陸軍篇)) Army and Navy General Personnel Directory (Army). Tokyo: Fuyo Shobo. ISBN 4829500026.
  • Hata, Ikuhiko (2005). (日本陸海軍総合事典) Japanese Army and Navy General Encyclopedia. Tokyo: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 4130301357.

Footnotes

  1. 『官報』号外「叙任及辞令」December 11, 1906
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Seiichi Kishi
President of the Japanese Olympic Committee
1936–1937
Succeeded by
Hiroshi Shimomura
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