José María Alva Valles

Background

Alva Valles, José María was born on April 26, 1921 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Son of Matías Alva Garcia, career military, and Enriqueta Valles.

Education

Early education unknown. Preparatory studies at the Heroic Military College, 1938-1941, graduating with a diploma in administration. Completed engineering course, Heroic Military College, 1942-1949.

Diploma in staff and command, Higher War College, 1951-1954. Professor, Heroic Military College, 1963. Professor, Higher War School, 1965.

Career

Director General of Engineers, Secretariat of National Defense, 1980-1982, since 1982. Joined the Army, 24th Infantry Battalion, 1937, as a private. Attached to the 2nd Zapper Battalion, 1949.

Interim Commander, 3rd Engineer Regiment, 1950-1951. Attached to staff, Secretariat of National Defense, 1954-1957. Resident Engineer, Central Military Hospital, 1957-1958.

Resident Engineer, Staff, Secretariat of National Defense and 1st Combat Engineers, 1958-1966. Rank of Colonel, 1964. Resident Engineer, Director General of Military Education, 1966-1969.

Sub-chief of Staff, 12th Military Zone, 1969-1970. Commander of Construction Section, Director General of Engineers, 1970. Aide to the Director General of Engineers, 1971-1973.

Sub-director General of Engineers, 1974-1976. Rank of Brigade General, 1976. Secretary, Council of War, 1st Military Zone, Federal District, 1976-1977.

Commander, Engineer Regiment, 1977-1979. Rank of Division General, 1981.

Religion

Roman Catholic

Connections

Father:

Matías Alva Garcia

Mother:

Enriqueta Valles