Researching Louis Hogan
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The name Louis means "Famous in Battle" and is of German origin.
Records of Louis Hogan on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Louis Hogan and the Hogan Family History
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Hogan Genealogy Databases
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Hogan Forums
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Some Famous People called Louis Hogan
Louis Hogan
Lieutenant-General Louis Hogan DSM (1921 – 21 June 2001), was Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces from June 1981 to April 1984. At the date of his appointment he was the GOC Western Command which post he held as Brigadier-General from March 1980 to June 1981. Hogan was the first officer commanding of the 27 Infantry Battalion as a Lieutenant Colonel from 1973–1976. He died on 21 June 2001 at the age of 80.
Category:2001 deathsCategory:1921 birthsCategory:Chiefs of Staff of the Defence Forces (Ireland)Category:Irish Army generalsCategory:Irish military personnel
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