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GENERALITA LOTYŠSKÁ REPUBLIKA [1920-1940]
Příjmení FRANCIS
Jméno Janis
Narozen 03.07.1877
Zemřel 24.10.1956
Generálská hodnost generál (1925)
Zastávané funkce 02.1921-04.1928 zástupce náčelníka Generálního štábu
04.1928-08.1929 náčelník Generálního štábu
08.1929-07.1935 zástupce náčelníka Generálního štábu
Literatura Kursietis, Andris J.: The Armed Forces of Latvia 1918-1940.
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General Jānis FRANCIS (L.k.o.k.) (3 Jul 1877 - 24 Oct 1956)
Served in the Russian forces, as Commander, 2. Rīga Rifle Regiment and the Reserve Rifle Regiment before joining the Latvian Army as Colonel on February 3, 1921. After retirement he lived in Rīga until his death.


3 Feb 1921 - 25 Apr 1928: Deputy Chief of the General Staff
1922 - 1924: Acting Commandant, Rīga Garrison
(1925: Promoted to General)
25 Apr 1928 - 6 Aug 1929: Chief of the General Staff
6 Aug 1929 - Jul 1935: Deputy Chief of the General Staff
Jul 1935: Retired


Principal Sources:
Lāčplēša Kara Ordeņa Kavalieri, published by Latvijas Valsts Vēstures Arhīvs
Latvijas Armijas Augstākie Virsnieki, published by Latvijas Valsts Vēstures Arhīvs
Latvijas Bruņotie Spēki, by Edgars Andersons
The Armed Forces of Latvia 1918 - 1940, by Andris J. Kursietis
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