IJN
Destroyer
Justin Taylan, 2008
Wartime History
On May 8, 1943, CruDiv 5 departs Truk for Yokosuka with destroyers Samidare, Naganami and Yugure as escorts.
On May 15, 1943, Haguro and Myoko with destroyers Samidare and Naganami depart Yokosuka as part of the Northern Force, bound for Paramushiro in response to the invasion of Attu.
On October 11, 1943, CruDiv 5 departs Truk with destroyers Naganami and Suzukaze escorting a convoy to Rabaul.
On October 13, 1943 DesRon 2's Naganami with destroyer-transports Amagiri, Yunagi, Uzuki and Yuzuki is part of escort of troops bound for Bougainville.
Sinking History
Sunk during the Battle of Ormoc Bay.
Memorial
A memorial to this destroyer is located at Koyoto Gokoku Jinja.
