Ioan Arhip
military personnel
- February 17, 1890
- August 4, 1980
- 90 years
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Ioan Arhip, 90, Romanian general.
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|Ioan Arhip (17 February 1890 – 4 August 1980) was a Romanian major general during World War II.
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in May 1929, colonel in October 1935, and brigadier general in May 1940. In June 1940 he was awarded the Order of the Star of Romania, Officer rank. Arhip began his career as Deputy General Officer Commanding 3rd Division in January 1941. In May 1941 he was awarded the Order of the Crown, Commander rank.
After Romania entered the war on the side of the Axis, Arhip saw combat on the Eastern Front. In November 1941 he was awarded the Order of the Star, Grand Officer rank. In January 1942 he was promoted to general officer of the division. From February 1942 to September 1944, Arhip was Vice Chief General of Staff, and in May 1944 he was promoted to major general. He became the General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division in September–October 1944, and Director of Infantry later that year. He was appointed Deputy General Officer Commanding 2nd Corps area in December 1944, and went into reserve in March 1945.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Ioan Arhip born?
- A.17 February 1890correct
- B.4 August 1980
- C.17 May 1890
- D.4 February 1890
The biography states that Ioan Arhip was born on 17 February 1890.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what month and year was Ioan Arhip promoted to lieutenant colonel?
- A.May 1929correct
- B.May 1940
- C.October 1935
- D.June 1940
Ioan Arhip was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in May 1929.
Source: early career and promotions
3.When did Ioan Arhip receive the rank of colonel?
- A.October 1935correct
- B.May 1940
- C.May 1929
- D.June 1940
Ioan Arhip was promoted to the rank of colonel in October 1935.
Source: early career and promotions
4.In June 1940, what honor was bestowed upon Ioan Arhip?
- A.Order of the Crown, Officer rank
- B.Order of the Star of Romania, Officer rankcorrect
- C.Order of the Crown, Commander rank
- D.Order of the Star, Grand Officer rank
In June 1940, Ioan Arhip was awarded the Order of the Star of Romania, Officer rank.
Source: career highlights
5.What position did Ioan Arhip hold beginning in January 1941?
- A.Deputy General Officer Commanding 3rd Divisioncorrect
- B.Vice Chief General of Staff
- C.Director of Infantry
- D.General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division
Ioan Arhip began his career as Deputy General Officer Commanding 3rd Division in January 1941.
Source: career path
6.Which decoration was awarded to Ioan Arhip in May 1941?
- A.Order of the Crown, Commander rankcorrect
- B.Order of the Star, Grand Officer rank
- C.Order of the Star of Romania, Officer rank
- D.Order of the Crown, Officer rank
In May 1941, Ioan Arhip was awarded the Order of the Crown, Commander rank.
Source: career highlights
7.On which front did Ioan Arhip see combat after Romania joined the Axis side?
- A.Balkan Front
- B.Western Front
- C.Northern Front
- D.Eastern Frontcorrect
After Romania entered the war on the side of the Axis, Ioan Arhip saw combat on the Eastern Front.
Source: military service
8.When was Ioan Arhip awarded the Order of the Star, Grand Officer rank?
- A.June 1940
- B.May 1940
- C.May 1941
- D.November 1941correct
Ioan Arhip was awarded the Order of the Star, Grand Officer rank in November 1941.
Source: awards section
9.In what month and year was Ioan Arhip promoted to major general?
- A.May 1944correct
- B.January 1942
- C.September 1944
- D.May 1940
Ioan Arhip was promoted to the rank of major general in May 1944.
Source: career and promotions
10.What role did Ioan Arhip occupy from February 1942 to September 1944?
- A.Vice Chief General of Staffcorrect
- B.Deputy General Officer Commanding 2nd Corps
- C.Director of Infantry
- D.General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division
From February 1942 to September 1944, Ioan Arhip served as Vice Chief General of Staff.
Source: career timeline
11.Which division did Ioan Arhip command during September–October 1944?
- A.3rd Division
- B.2nd Corps
- C.15th Training Divisioncorrect
- D.Infantry Division
Ioan Arhip became the General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division in September–October 1944.
Source: career timeline
12.What position followed Ioan Arhip's time as General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division?
- A.Deputy General Officer Commanding 2nd Corps
- B.Director of Infantrycorrect
- C.Major general
- D.Vice Chief General of Staff
Ioan Arhip became the Director of Infantry later in 1944 after commanding the 15th Training Division.
Source: career timeline
13.In December 1944, what appointment was Ioan Arhip given?
- A.Vice Chief General of Staff
- B.Director of Infantry
- C.General Officer Commanding 15th Training Division
- D.Deputy General Officer Commanding 2nd Corps areacorrect
Ioan Arhip was appointed Deputy General Officer Commanding 2nd Corps area in December 1944.
Source: career timeline
14.When did Ioan Arhip go into reserve?
- A.March 1945correct
- B.September 1944
- C.December 1944
- D.May 1945
Ioan Arhip went into reserve in March 1945.
Source: career conclusion
15.On what date did Ioan Arhip pass away?
- A.17 February 1890
- B.4 August 1945
- C.4 August 1980correct
- D.17 August 1980
Ioan Arhip died on 4 August 1980.
Source: biographical introduction
16.What was the final military rank held by Ioan Arhip mentioned in the text?
- A.Colonel
- B.Lieutenant colonel
- C.Major generalcorrect
- D.Brigadier general
Ioan Arhip was a Romanian major general during World War II.
Source: biographical introduction
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