About Hendrik Johan Kruls
Lived 1902 – 1975 (aged 73). Hendrik Johan Kruls was a Dutch military leader.
General Hendrik Johan Kruls (1 August 1902 – 13 December 1975) was a Dutch military officer who served as highest-ranking member of the Dutch Armed Forces between 1945 and 1951. First as Commander-in-chief of the Armed forces between 1945 and 1949. And served, after the renaming of the position, as Chairman of the United Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Netherlands between 1949 and 1951.
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Who was Hendrik Johan Kruls?
Dutch military officer (1902–1975)
When was Hendrik Johan Kruls born?
Hendrik Johan Kruls was born on 1 August 1902 in Amsterdam.
When did Hendrik Johan Kruls die?
Hendrik Johan Kruls died on 13 December 1975 in The Hague.
What was Hendrik Johan Kruls's occupation?
Hendrik Johan Kruls was a military leader.
What nationality was Hendrik Johan Kruls?
Hendrik Johan Kruls was Dutch.
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