Snikeris, Peteris

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General Prof. Dr. Pēteris SNIĶERIS (7 Dec 1875 - 5 Dec 1944)
Served in the Russian Army medical service and joined the Latvian Army on July 9, 1919 as Colonel. After retiring, was appointed Professor at the Latvian University in Rīga. Remained in the capital during the Russian and German occupations of Latvia until his death.


19 Jul 1919 - 1933: Chief of the Army Medical Service
(1923: Promoted to General)
1933 - Jan 1934: Transferred to the officer reserve
Jan 1934: 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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