Louis Hogan

Louis Hogan DSM (1921 – 21 June 2001), was an Irish Lieutenant-General who served as Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces from June 1981 to April 1984.

Louis Hogan
Born	c..1921
Died	21 June 2001
Allegiance	Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces (Ireland)
Years of service	6
Rank	Lieutenant-General, Brigadier-General, Lieutenant Colonel
Service number	1980-1984 1973-1976

Life and career

At the date of his appointment he was the GOC Western Command which post he held as Brigadier-General from March 1980 to June 1981. Hogan was the first officer commanding of the 27 Infantry Battalion as a Lieutenant Colonel from 1973–1976. He died on 21 June 2001 at the age of 80.

Military offices
Preceded by Carl O'Sullivan	Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces 1981–1984	Succeeded by Gerald O'Sullivan