Kimitake Noguchi

Kimitake Noguchi was a noted Starfleet officer in the mid 23rd century.

In the 2240s, Noguchi served with Commander George Samuel Kirk Sr., and the two become very close friends.

By 2264, Noguchi had risen to the rank of Fleet Admiral, and was responsible for appointing George Kirk's son, James T. Kirk as captain of the USS Enterprise.

(TOS novel: Enterprise: The First Adventure).