K%C4%81rlis Prauls
Krlis Prauls was a Latvian general, and from 1930 to 1940 a commander in the Aizsargi home guard.
Prauls was born in Lielstraupe parish in Vidzeme. In 1915, he volunteered for service in the Russian army, graduated from officer school, and subsequently served with the Latvian riflemen units.
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