Dimitrios Giatzis
Dimitrios Giatzis (Greek: Δημήτριος Γιατζής, 1891–1964) was a senior Hellenic Army officer who held senior commands during the Greek Civil War of 1946–49, serving as commander of First Army and Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff in 1947–49.
Dimitrios Giatzis | |
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| Native name | Δημήτριος Γιατζής |
| Born | c. 1891 Lamia, Kingdom of Greece |
| Died | c. 1964 |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece |
| Service/ | Hellenic Army |
| Years of service | 1910–1941 1945–1949 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 3rd Infantry Division (Chief of Staff) II Army Corps (Staff) VI Border Sector Chief of Staff of the Infantry Inspectorate III Infantry Brigade 9th Infantry Division I Army Corps Chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff |
| Wars | Balkan Wars
World War I
Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922) |
| Awards | Cross of Valour in Gold (twice) |
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