Family name: Yamaguchi

Born: January 3, 1895

Occupation: Farmer

Home Prefecture: Kumamoto

Naval base: Sasebo

Volunteer, Machinist

Commoner

Entered Sasebo barracks on June 1, 1914

Assigned to the Okinoshima (formerly of the Russian Navy; named the General Admiral Apraksin), in 1914.

In 1915 assigned to the Kumano Maru. Received sake and money as imperial gift for the enthronement of Emperor Taisho.

Also received the Rising Sun, 8th Class, and 1914-1915 War Medal

December, 1915: Transferred to the cruiser Izumo

Three entries mention special escort duties with the Izumo for x-german submarine war trophies to Japan from Europe. Entries dated: December 20, 1918, January 17, 1919, and March 22, 1919.

Medals received while on the Izumo include: Rising Sun, 7th Class, and 1914 - 1920 War Medal

March 24, 1923 transferred to the destroyer Sugi - guarded the area of Mako, in the Taiwan Strait.

December 23, 1924, returned to Sasebo naval base

Highest rank attained: Machinist Petty Officer, 1st Class

Last stamp of record: reservist rollcall stamp on Showa 4 (1929)