Adolf Proost
Adolf Proost (1853-1921) was a Belgian lieutenant general. He played a part in the Battle of the Silver Helmets which was a battle between German and Belgian mounted army units at the start of World War I on 12 August 1914 near Halen.
Adolf Proost | |
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| Born | 12 February 1853 Heist-op-den-Berg, Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium |
| Died | 1 March 1921 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | Belgium |
| Branch | Belgian Armed Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 4th and 5th Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards | Order of Leopold |
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