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Coronel José Luis Araneda Carrasco

Coronel José Luis Araneda Carrasco
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José Luis Araneda Carrasco (August 28, 1848 – January 19, 1912) was a Chilean Army officer. He enlisted in the army at the age of 17, during the Chincha Islands War and was quickly promoted, receiving a commission in 1871. During the War of the Pacific he was wounded while capturing 45 prisoners in the Battle of Pisagua and held an isolated post against superior forces during the Battle of Sángrar.

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