Otsuka Kakunojo (大塚霍之丞)
Kakunojo OTSUKA (1843 - 1905) was a vassal of the shogun and a member of Shogitai (a group of former Tokugawa retainers opposed to the Meiji government, who fought in the Battle of Ueno). He fought through the Boshin War, from the Battle of Ueno to the Battle of Hakodate.
Brief Personal History
In 1968 Kakunojo joined Shogitai and fought the Battle of Ueno. After the annihilation of Shogitai, he joined with Hachiro AMANO, who had been the deputy chief of Shogitai. When Hachiro was captured, Kakunojo then came under the command of Takeaki ENOMOTO and joined with his comrades including Saemon KASUGA and Toshitsune MARUMO.
Kakunojo worked as secretary to ENOMOTO in the Battle of Hakodate. He stopped ENOMOTO committing suicide when Goryokaku fell.
Later Kakunojo worked for the Meiji government after his suspension.