Daisuke Serizawa (New Earth-Forty Two)

Early Life
Daisuke Serizawa was born to a wealthy family in the colonial capital Keijo, Japan, which is modern day Seoul. At an early age it was discovered that Daisuke was very intelligent and had a kind heart. Daisuke would spend most of his childhood studying and experimenting in chemistry, which he both loved and excelled at and would often surpass his tutors.

WWII
Daisuke at the age of 16 would be drafted into the Imperial Japanese Navy, where he served as a Petty Officer Second Class.

During the War, Daisuke lost his right eye during a fire fight with the United States Navy during the Battle of Guam. After losing his eye, Daisuke would lose consciousness and would be discovered by American Soldiers, who took him as a prisoner of war and got him medical attention. Daisuke would remain a POW in till 1946, where he was released early, due to his full cooperation with the American Sailors.

After the War
After returning to Japan, Daisuke continued studying Chemistry, which lead to him becoming Japan's greatest chemist.