Oscar Fuentes Pantoja
Oscar Fuentes | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Fuentes c. 1945 | |
| Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army | |
| In office 12 November 1945 – 29 November 1946 | |
| President | Juan Antonio Ríos Gabriel González Videla |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Portales |
| Succeeded by | Guillermo Barrios |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1895 Colchagua Province, Chile |
| Died | 18 March 1972 (aged 77) Santiago, Chile |
| Education | Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Military Academy |
| Profession | Officer |
Óscar Fuentes Pantoja (15 February 1895 – 18 March 1972) was a Chilean Army general who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army from November 1945 to November 1946.[1]
Early life
Fuentes was born in Colchagua Province, Chile, on 15 February 1895.[1]
Military career
Fuentes entered the Military Academy as a cadet in 1909. He subsequently joined the artillery branch of the Chilean Army.[1]
By 1913, Fuentes held the rank of second lieutenant of artillery. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1915 and to captain in 1919. During this period, he served with several artillery units.[1]
In 1925, Fuentes entered the Chilean Army War Academy. The following year, he was placed at the disposal of the Ministry of the Interior and appointed aide-de-camp to the President of Chile. He was also promoted to major in 1926.[1]
In 1929, Fuentes was awarded the Silver Star for completing twenty years of military service. That year, he was assigned to the Department of the General of War. In 1930, he was placed under the command of the head of the Chilean Military Mission in France.[1]
In 1931, he commanded the 4th Artillery Regiment Miraflores. After his promotion to colonel in 1934, he was appointed director of the Artillery School.[1]
Fuentes participated in the Advanced Studies Course in 1937 and was appointed a member of the Superior Council for Equine Development. During this period, he was closely associated with Army departments responsible for remount services.[1]
In 1939, Fuentes was promoted to brigadier general. He completed the Advanced Military Studies Course while serving as inspector of artillery and was also appointed president of the Chilean Target Shooting Federation.[1]
In 1942, he was appointed commander-in-chief of the II Army Division and commander of the Santiago Military Garrison. In that capacity, he was responsible for maintaining public order during the 1942 Chilean presidential election.[1]
From 1943 to 1945, Fuentes served as head of the Chilean Military Mission to the United States and as military attaché. Promoted to major general in 1945, he was subsequently appointed director of Army Training.[1]
On 12 November 1945, Fuentes became Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army. He remained in command until 29 November 1946. During this period, he also served on the council of the Retirement and Pension Fund of the National Defense Forces.[1]
In 1946, Fuentes received the Gold Medal for completing 35 years of military service. He retired from the Chilean Army later that year.[1]
Fuentes died in Santiago, Chile, on 18 March 1972, aged 77.[1]
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