Mascarenhas de Morais
Mascarenhas de Morais | |
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Mascarenhas de Morais in 1944 | |
| Born | November 13, 1883 São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil |
| Died | September 17, 1968 (aged 84) Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara, Brazil |
| Allegiance | Brazil |
| Branch | Brazilian Army |
| Years of service | 1897–1946, 1951–1954 |
| Rank | Field marshal |
| Commands | 1st Artillery Regiment 6th Artillery Regiment Military School of Realengo 9th Military Region 7th Military Region 2nd Military Region Brazilian Expeditionary Force South Military Command Staff of the Armed Forces |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Combat Cross Campaign Medal Brazil's Blood War Medal |
| Other work | Author |
João Batista Mascarenhas de Morais (November 13, 1883 – September 17, 1968) was a Brazilian army officer and commander of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in the Second World War. He was ranked Field Marshal and was the last active Brazilian marshal.