Date of birth:

November 10th, 1878 (Bruyères/Vosges, France)

Date of death:

January 14th, 1965 (Ramerupt/Aube, France)

Nationality:

French (1870-present, Republic)

Promotions:
June 25th, 1927: Lieutenant Colonel;
March 25th, 1932: Colonel;
May 28th, 1936: General de brigade.

Career:
May 5th, 1930: 20e Region Militaire (Nancy);
1932: Commandant 26e régiment d'infanterie;
1935: Chef d'état-major 5e Region Militaire (Orléans);
November 21st, 1935: Commandant 5e régiment d'infanterie;
November 10th, 1938: retired;
September 2nd, 1939: Commandant de Defence de Belfort;
November 1st, 1939: Commandant de Defence de Altkirch;
March 16th, 1940: Commandant de Defence de Belfort;
June 18th, 1940 - May 9th, 1945: POW;
May 13th, 1945 - June 12th, 1945: on leave;
June 12th, 1945: retired.

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