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same year was appointed Chief of Staff 

 with the rank of Major General, holding 

 this office until August, 191 7, when he re- 

 tired after nineteen years of service, in- 

 cluding those of the War of Independence, 

 to accept the office of Secretary of War and 

 Navy, which he now holds. 



He is a member of the Military Order 

 and of the Red Cross. 



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