General Matsui has been in command of the Japanese forces in this area ever since the beginning of the hostilities. Although he has. made several secret trips to various parts of the local sector, his permanent headquarters is said to be in Shanghai, It was under General Mateui's orders that the so-dalled "Victory March" or "transfer of troops" was Carried out some weeks ago through the International Settlement, General Hata was only promoted to his present rank about three months ago, and up to quite recently H Commander of the Taiwan (Formosa) Army. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1901, ana since then has beea Department Chief of General Staff Office; Commander of the 5th Field Artillery Brigade; Chief of the 4th Department, General Staff Office; Chief of the 1st Department in the same office; Inspector of Artiller; Commander of the 14th Division; and Chief of the Military Department of Air, to which he was appointed in November, 1935.
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