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| − | '''Miltiades Iatridis''' was a [[Greeks|Greek]] naval officer, chiefly known for his exploits as commander of the [[ | + | '''Miltiades Iatridis''' was a [[Greeks|Greek]] naval officer, chiefly known for his exploits as commander of the [[Submarine RHS Papanikolis]]. |
| − | Iatridis was born in [[Pyrgos]], [[Elis prefecture]] in [[1906]]. He distinguished himself in [[World War II]] as commander of the [[ | + | Iatridis was born in [[Pyrgos]], [[Elis prefecture]] in [[1906]]. He distinguished himself in [[World War II]] as commander of the [[Submarine RHS Papanikolis]]. After the war, he was made commander of several flotillas and was assigned to the Naval Academy. |
Iatridis was killed in a car accident in [[1960]]. His statue adorns a square that bears his name in his native [[Pyrgos]]. | Iatridis was killed in a car accident in [[1960]]. His statue adorns a square that bears his name in his native [[Pyrgos]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:50, January 25, 2007
Miltiades Iatridis was a Greek naval officer, chiefly known for his exploits as commander of the Submarine RHS Papanikolis.
Iatridis was born in Pyrgos, Elis prefecture in 1906. He distinguished himself in World War II as commander of the Submarine RHS Papanikolis. After the war, he was made commander of several flotillas and was assigned to the Naval Academy.
Iatridis was killed in a car accident in 1960. His statue adorns a square that bears his name in his native Pyrgos.