About Louis Hogan
Lived 1921 – 2001 (aged 79–80). Louis Hogan was an Irish military personnel.
Lieutenant General Louis Hogan DSM (1921 – 21 June 2001), was an officer in the Irish Defence Forces. He joined the army in 1940, serving in the Infantry Corps. His 44-year service included tours in the Congo, Cyprus, and Syria. His senior appointments included Director of Intelligence in 1978, General Officer Commanding, Western Command and Quartermaster General both 1980, and lastly Chief of Staff from 1981 to 1984. He died on 21 June 2001 at the age of 80.
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Irish general
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Louis Hogan was born in 1921.
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Louis Hogan died on 21 June 2001.
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Louis Hogan was a military personnel.
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Louis Hogan was Irish.
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