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Mahé, Georges Jean

Date of birth:
July 24th, 1916 (Pontivy, France)
Date of death:
July 16th, 1945 (Angrie, France)
Service number:
30357
Nationality:
French

Biography

aka "Jeahan George"
Georges Mahé followed his military training during Stage 143B at Ringway from 22nd November until 11th December 1944 and took part in operation 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 with 22/Peloton Jeeps, 4th SAS and was wounded on 8th April 1945 near Orvelte's bridge, the Netherlands.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergent (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
22nd Peloton Jeeps, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army
Awarded on:
January 2nd, 1951
Awarded for:
Operation Amherst

Royal decree no.15 dated 2nd January 1951
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergent (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
2e RCP
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 28th, 1944
Insigne Parachutiste FFL

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