Emilio Daroch

Emilio Daroch Soto (1891–1961) was a Chilean naval officer who served as Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Navy from 1947 to 1948.

Biography

Daroch pursued a career as an officer in the Chilean Navy, eventually attaining the rank of vice admiral. By 1934, as a captain, he briefly served as chief of the Navy General Staff. He later attained flag rank and served as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Fleet from March 1941 until April 1942.

In 1947, Daroch succeeded Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich as Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy under President Gabriel González Videla. During his tenure, the Navy organized its first major expedition to the Chilean Antarctic, with Daroch appointing Captain Federico Guesalaga Toro to command the expedition.

Daroch remained Commander-in-Chief until 1948, when he was succeeded by Vice Admiral Carlos Torres Hevia. He died in 1961.