In the Macedonian Struggle (1904–1908) a lot of locals fought for Union with Greece.
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In 1908, he participated in the last stages of the Macedonian Struggle, under the nom de guerre Doukas.
Born in Rakovo, Florina, Ottoman Empire (modern-day Kratero, Florina, Greece) in 1877, he grew up to be the captain of 40 strong soldiers during the Macedonian Struggle.