Adolf Proost
Adolf Proost | |
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| Born | 12 February 1853 Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium |
| Died | 1 March 1921 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | Belgium |
| Branch | Belgian Armed Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 2e Cavalry Brigade (1914–1915) 1e Cavalry Division (1915–1918) |
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Adolf Proost (1853–1921) was a Belgian lieutenant general. He played a part in the Battle of the Silver Helmets which was a battle between German and Belgian mounted army units at the start of World War I on 12 August 1914 near Halen.