Lev Prchala
Czech military officer (1892–1963)
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Lev Prchala (23 March 1892 – 11 June 1963) was a Czech military officer, legionary commander during World War I, general of the Czechoslovak Army, minister of the Voloshyn's autonomous government of Carpathian Ruthenia in 1939, commander of the Czechoslovak Legion in Poland during the German invasion of Poland and anti-communist politician in exile during the Cold War.[1][2][3][4]
Born23 March 1892
AllegianceCzechoslovakia
RankArmy General (Czechoslovakia)
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| Born | 23 March 1892 |
| Died | 11 June 1963 (aged 71) |
| Allegiance | Czechoslovakia |
| Rank | Army General (Czechoslovakia) |
| Conflicts | World War I |
Decorations
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Medal for Bravery, Small |
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Medal for Bravery, Large |
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Military Merit Cross, 3rd Class |
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Order of St. Vladimir, 4th Class with Swords and Ribbon |
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Order of the Falcon (Czechoslovakia)[5] |
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Croix de Guerre |
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Czechoslovak War Cross 1918 |
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Distinguished Service Order |
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Legion of Honour, 4th Class Officer |
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Legion of Honour, 5th Class Chevalier |
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War Merit Cross (Italy) |
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Order of Lāčplēsis, 2nd class |
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World War I Victory Medal (Czechoslovak) |
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Medal of the Revolution of Czechoslovakia |
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Order of the Crown, 2nd Class (Grand Officer) |
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Order of the Star of Romania, 2nd Class with Swords |
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Order of the White Eagle, 2nd Class |
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Cross of Valour (Poland) |
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Greek Medal of Military Merit of 1917 |