Pelagio A. Cruz
Filipino general
About Pelagio A. Cruz
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 74). Pelagio A. Cruz was a military officer and national Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
Pelagio Almazar Cruz (June 16, 1912 – October 21, 1986) was the first Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff from the Philippine Air Force. He was the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in two occasions from its transition from Philippine Army Air Corps in 1947 to 1951 and again in 1953 to 1956. He is considered as the father of Philippine Air Force.
Later years Military retirement He retired from the active military service on 1 September 1962.
Death He died on October 21, 1986, at Quezon City, Philippines at the age of 74.
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Who was Pelagio A. Cruz?
Filipino general (1912-1986)
When was Pelagio A. Cruz born?
Pelagio A. Cruz was born on 16 June 1912 in Baliwag.
When did Pelagio A. Cruz die?
Pelagio A. Cruz died on 21 October 1986 in Quezon City.
What was Pelagio A. Cruz's occupation?
Pelagio A. Cruz was a military officer and national Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
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