Mascarenhas de Morais
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João Batista Mascarenhas de Morais[1] (November 13, 1883 – September 17, 1968) was a Brazilian army officer and commander of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in the Second World War. He was ranked Field Marshal and was the last active Brazilian marshal.
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Born | (1883-11-13)November 13, 1883 São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil |
Died | September 17, 1968(1968-09-17) (aged 84) Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara, Brazil |
Allegiance | Brazil |
Service/ | Brazilian Army |
Years of service | 1897-1953 |
Rank | Field marshal |
Commands held | 1st Artillery Regiment 6th Artillery Regiment Military School of Realengo 9th Military Region 7th Military Region 2nd Military Region Brazilian Expeditionary Force South Military Command Staff of the Armed Forces |
Battles/wars | Copacabana Fort revolt Communist uprising of 1935 Revolution of 1930 Constitutionalist Revolution World War II |
Awards | Combat Cross Campaign Medal Brazil's Blood War Medal |
Other work | Author |
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