Background
FIGUEROA, Fausto was born on November 30, 1884 in Huánuco, Peru.
FIGUEROA, Fausto was born on November 30, 1884 in Huánuco, Peru.
Graduated Escuela Militar de Chorrillos, 1903, Escuela Superior de Guerra. Became lieutenant 1906, captain 1909, major 1914, It. colonel 1918, colonel 1928, brigadier general 1941.
Director of infantry, Escuela Militar de Chorrillos. Inspector general of the army. Professor., Escuela de Oficiales, Escuela Nacional de Tiro, Escuela Superior de Guerra.
Military attache, Peruvian legation, Berlin. Chief of staff, office of inspector of national defense. Director. Escuela Superior de Guerra.
Comptroller general of the army. Commander general of the 3d division. Director general of military instruction.
Member council to investigate the campaign of the northeast, 1934-1935. Member and pres, of various technical commns, and editor of army regulations.