The Generals of WWII
Generals from Latvia
Kurše
Arvīds, General
(1896 – 1953)
1921
- 1926
Commanding Officer Battalion, 5 Cēsis Infantry Regiment
1926
- 1927
Acting Chief of Staff Kurzeme Division
1927
- 1929
Chief Officer Training Courses
1929
- 1937
Chief of Staff Latgale Division
1937
- 1938
Acting Commanding Officer 11th Dobele Infantry Regiment
1938
- 1939
Acting Commanding Officer 1st Liepāja Infantry Regiment
1939
- 1940
Acting Commanding Officer 10th Aizpute Infantry Regiment
1940
Commanding Officer 4th Valmiera Infantry Regiment
1940
Deputy General Officer Commanding Vidzeme Division
1952
Arrested by the Soviets and deported
1953
Died in prison
Picture source: Courtesy of Valdis J. Kursietis