Jānis Buivids
Jānis Buivids (Janis Buivydas) (8 September 1864 – 2 April 1937) was a general in the Latvian Army. He participated in World War I and the Russian Civil War.
Jānis Buivids | |
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| Born | 8 September 1864 Alkiškiai, Shavelsky Uyezd, Kovno Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 2 April 1937 (aged 72) Jūrmala, Latvia |
| Buried | Forest Cemetery, Riga |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire (1885–1918) Ukraine (1918–1923) Latvia (1923–1928) |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1928 |
| Rank | General (1917, Russia) |
| Commands held | 13th Reserve Battalion (Russia) 17th Infantry Regiment (Russia) Brigade, 15th Siberian Division (Russia) Commander, 15th Riflemen Division (Russia) Chief of staff (Latvia) |
| Wars | World War I, Russian Civil War |
| Awards | Cross of St. George (IV class) |
| Other work | Author |
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