Vasileios Vrachnos

Lieutenant General

Vasileios Vrachnos
Vrachnos c. 1940
Native name
Βασίλειος Βραχνός
Bornc. 1887
Nafplio, Kingdom of Greece
Diedc. 1971
Athens, Kingdom of Greece
Allegiance
Service/branch Hellenic Army
Years of service1907–1941
1945–1948
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands1st Infantry Division
WarsBalkan Wars

World War I

Greco-Turkish War (1919–22)
World War II

Awards Order of the Redeemer
Grand Cross of the Order of George I
Order of the Phoenix
Gold Cross of Valour (twice)
War Cross (1916-17 and 1940 variant)
Medal of Military Merit
Alma materNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Other workMember of Parliament
Deputy Minister for the Interior

Vasileios Vrachnos (Greek: Βασίλειος Βραχνός; 1887–1971) was a Hellenic Army General, most notable for his leadership in the Greco-Italian War of 1940–41, and post-war conservative politician.


© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search