About Jaan Kruus
Lived 1884 – 1942 (aged 58). Jaan Kruus was a Russian and Estonian military personnel.
Jaan Kruus (26 February 1884 – 15 May 1942) was an Estonian general.
Jaan Kruus was born in Sooniste Parish, Wiek County (now Märjamaa Parish, Rapla County). He fought in the Estonian War of Independence and afterwards pursued a military career. He was promoted to major-general in 1936. In 1940, during the Soviet occupation of Estonia, he was transferred to the Red Army and was a commander in the 182nd Rifle Division, part of the 27th Army. However, he was later arrested and executed in Moscow in 1942.
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Who was Jaan Kruus?
Estonian military personnel (1884–1942)
When was Jaan Kruus born?
Jaan Kruus was born on 27 February 1884 in Estonia Governorate.
When did Jaan Kruus die?
Jaan Kruus died on 15 May 1942 in Moscow.
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Jaan Kruus was a military personnel.
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Jaan Kruus was Russian and Estonian.
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