西竹一
[b]Lieutenant Colonel Baron Nishi Takeichi[/b] (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)]]

* [[Jupiter (horse)]]

* [[Letters From Iwo Jima]]

* [[Nishi Kinuyo]]

h4.External links
* "Baron Nishi":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeichi_Nishi
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