Romanian 21st Infantry Division commander, 1940

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Hello,

Does anyone know who was commander of this Romanian infantry division in early July 1940, during the Soviet annexation of Bessarabia and northern Bucovina?
I'm specifically looking for who was heading this unit before Major General Cristache Popescu, who took this command on July 31st, 1940.

Thank you for any help provided.
Regards,
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In found the following inconclusive elements for the CO of this 21st Infantry Division in late June 1940:
- Brigadier General S. Dimitriu did command the division as of 1939;
- a colonel Correcu was acting commander somewhen in 1940;
- Major General Christache Popescu took command on July 31st, 1940.

My understanding is that general Dimitriu was the dismissed one because of his bad decisions during the Soviet occupation of Bessarabia. Colonel Correcu took command after him, as an interim CO. Popescu was the official replacement for Dimitriu.

Could anyone please confirm this? Has someone additional elements about Dimitriu and Correcu?

Thank you for your help.
Regards,
CNE503