Jānis Francis
Jānis Francis (July 3, 1877 – October 24, 1956) was a general of the Latvian Army, recipient of the Order of Lāčplēsis, the 3rd class.
Jānis Francis | |
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| Born | July 3, 1877 Ķoņu parish, Russian Empire |
| Died | October 24, 1956 (aged 79) Rīga, Latvian SSR |
| Allegiance | Russian Empire Soviet Russia Latvia |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1894. – 1918. 1918. – 1920. 1921. – 1935. |
| Rank | General (1925) |
| Wars | Russo-Japanese War World War I |
| Awards | Order of Lāčplēsis (III class), Order of the Three Stars (II, III classes), Latvian Aizsargi Cross of Merit, Order of St. Vladimir (III, IV classes (both with lances)), Order of Saint Stanislaus (II and III classes (both with lances)), Order of St. Anna (III (with lances) and IV class) etc. |
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