Cyriaque Gillain
Belgian Army general and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cyriaque Cyprien Victor Gillain (11 August 1857 – 17 August 1931) was a Belgian officer who served in World War I and was chief of the Belgian general staff between April 1918 and February 1920.
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Cyriaque Cyprien Victor Gillain | |
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Born | (1857-08-11)11 August 1857 Biesme, Belgium |
Died | 17 August 1931(1931-08-17) (aged 74) Uccle, Belgium |
Allegiance | Belgium |
Service/ | Belgian Army |
Years of service | 1875–1920 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 4th Lancers 1st Cavalry Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Royal Order of the Lion Distinguished Service Medal (US) |
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