Alfredo Santos
Alfredo Manapat Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces.
Alfredo Santos | |
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GEN Alfredo M. Santos AFP | |
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office September 1, 1962 – July 12, 1965 | |
| President | Diosdado Macapagal |
| Preceded by | Pelagio A. Cruz |
| Succeeded by | Rigoberto Atienza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Manapat Santos July 13, 1905 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | February 7, 1990 (aged 84) Manila, Philippines |
| Nickname(s) | Hammer, Hero of the Pockets, First Four-star General |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Bataan *Philippines campaign (1944-45) *Battle of Luzon *Battle of Manila (1945) |
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