Grigore Bălan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Grigore Bălan

Romanian general

Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1896

Place of Birth: Blăjenii de Sus, Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania

Date of Death: 13-Sep-1944

Profession: military officer

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Grigore Balan (1896 - 1944) was a Romanian Brigadier General during World War II.
He served as Commanding Officer of the 5th Mountain Group from 1941 to 1943, and thereafter became Deputy General Officer Commanding of the 2nd Mountain Division before being made its commanding officer in 1944.
Balan was killed in action later that year.