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Served in the Russian Army, joining the Latvian Army on July 8, 1919 as a Captain. Arrested by the Russians and sent to Moscow, he was tried and executed in 1941.
8 Jul 1919 - Sep 1919: Attached to 9. Rēzekne Infantry Regiment
Sep 1919 - 1 Oct 1920: Commandant, Military Academy
(Dec 1919: Promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel)
1 Oct 1920: Retired
30 Oct 1920: Recalled, transferred to officer reserve
Apr 1921 - Nov 1921: Physical Training Instructor, General Staff
Nov 1921 - 1924: Commander, 9. Rēzekne Infantry Regiment
(1924: Promoted to Colonel)
1924 - 1930: Commandant, Military Academy
1930 - 1936: Commander, 6. Rīga Infantry Regiment
(1936: Promoted to General)
1936 - 27 Sep 1940: Deputy Commanding General, 3. Latgale Division
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