Alfredo Santos | |
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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office September 1, 1962 – July 12, 1965 | |
President | Diosdado Macapagal |
Preceded by | Pelagio A. Cruz |
Succeeded by | Rigoberto Atienza |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfredo Manapat Santos July 13, 1905 Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippine Islands |
Died | February 7, 1990 Manila, Philippines | (aged 84)
Nickname(s) | Hammer, Hero of the Pockets, First Four-star General |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines |
Branch/service | Philippine Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Bataan *Philippines campaign (1944-45) *Battle of Luzon *Battle of Manila (1945) |
Alfredo Manapat Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces.