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Lieutenant Colonel Baron Nishi Takeichi (西 竹一, Nishi Takeichi, July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
During World War II he was a tank unit commander at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed in action during the defense of the island.
h4. See also
* Uranus (horse)
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* Baron Nishi