Nikolaos Rokas
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Nikolaos Rokas (Greek: Νικόλαος Ρόκας) was a Greek soldier who participated in almost all Greek conflicts of the first half of the 20th century and ultimately rose to the rank of lieutenant general.
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Nikolaos Rokas | |
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Native name | Νικόλαος Ρόκας |
Nickname(s) | Kapetan Kolios (Καπετάν Κολιός) |
Born | c. 1869 Mandra, Kingdom of Greece |
Died | c. 1947 Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece Cretan State Second Hellenic Republic |
Service/ | Hellenic Army |
Years of service | 1887-1922 1927-1929 1940-1941 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 16th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Regiment 31st Infantry Regiment 31st Infantry Regiment 5th Infantry Division Alexandroupoli Military Command |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Gold Cross of the Order of the Redeemer Commander of the Order of the Phoenix Gold Cross of Valour War Cross Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Honour Croix de Guerre |
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