Fernando Barrón

Fernando Barrón y Ortiz (1892–1952) was a Spanish military officer.

One of the five commanders of the natives troops in Africa, he supported the military coup of July 1936 which started the Spanish Civil War.

[2] In November 1936 led the nationalist attack against the Madrid's suburb of Carabanchel.

[3][4] In December 1936 he led one of General Varela's mobile columns in the Second battle of the Corunna Road.

[8] During the Battle of the Ebro he led the Nationalist defense of the town of Gandesa.