Alexandru Batcu

Alexandru Batcu (27 June 1892 – 1964) was a Romanian brigadier general during World War II.

Alexandru Batcu
Born(1892-06-27)June 27, 1892
Dorohoi, Botoșani County, Kingdom of Romania
Died1964 (aged 71–72)
Allegiance Kingdom of Romania
 Romanian Land Forces
RankBrigadier general
Commands held28th Fortress Regiment
5th Division
5th Training Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Prefect of Dubăsari
In office
June 1, 1943 – February 1, 1944
Prime MinisterIon Antonescu
Prefect of Tiraspol
In office
February 1, 1944 – March 31, 1944
Prime MinisterIon Antonescu

He was born in Dorohoi, Botoșani County, Kingdom of Romania. He was promoted to lieutenant-colonel in 1936 and colonel in 1940. From 1941 to 1943, Batcu served as Commanding Officer 28th Fortress Regiment. He was then Prefect of Dubăsari, Transnistria Governorate in 1943. In 1944, he began as Prefect of Tiraspol, then became General Officer Commanding 5th Division, and finally General Officer Commanding 5th Training Division. He was Assistant Commandant of Bucharest in 1944 and Commandant of Bucharest Garrison in 1945. He was promoted to brigadier general in April 1945, and he retired in January 1946.[1] In 1948 he was sentenced by the communist authorities to 12 years in prison for bribery and abuse of power.[2]

References
  1. "Generals from Romania". Generals.dk. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  2. Macovei, Remus (June 3, 2013). "Drama generalilor postdecembriști!". ziarulnatiunea.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved July 1, 2020.
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