Albert Crahay
Belgian lieutenant general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the Belgian painter (1881–1914) of the same name.
Lieutenant-General Baron Albert Crahay (9 June 1903 – 19 October 1991) was a Belgian soldier and historian. He is known particularly as the commander of the Belgian contingent in the Korean War and of the Belgian army of occupation in Germany.
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Albert Crahay | |
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Born | (1903-06-09)9 June 1903 Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium |
Died | 19 October 1991(1991-10-19) (aged 88) Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, France |
Allegiance | Belgium |
Years of service | 1921–64 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Belgian Volunteer Corps for Korea (1951) Belgian Forces in Germany (1960-64) |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
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