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Levy, Roger "Incidence"

Date of birth:
September 12th, 1908 (Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France)
Date of death:
February 19th, 1959 (Paris, France)
Nationality:
French

Biography

Roger Levy was a civil servant and parliamentary attaché. He was the leader of the French resistance in the Savoie/Tarentaise region. He was buried on 23 February 1959 in the Montparnasse cemetery in Paris.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Citation:
"Capitaine LEVY together with his wife was locally recruited as a member of an inter-allied mission in South Eastern France.

Soon after the departure of the British and American members, Mmw. LEVY was arrested and then, a few days later, the French head of the mission. In spite of being actively sought by the Gestapo, Capitaine LEVY continued the work of the mission and organised successful parachute operations in the departments of Isere, Drome and Savoie.

He personally undertook the ground organisation for the reception of the remarkable daylight operation of 72 aircraft and also fought in several actions against the enemy in defence of the stored which had been dropped.

He took part in the blowing up of the Albertville-Moutiers railway bridge, organised a series of attacks on the Albertville-Chambery line, and assisted at the successful sabotage of the ball-bearing works at Ugine.

Capitaine LEVY played a prominent role in the hard fought capture of Albertville and was the first officer to enter the town after the German surrender. He also led four attacks against Germans in the region of Col de la Bathie, Le Comet d'Ardeches, and Les Chapieux; altogether 40 Germans were killed and 10 prisoners taken.

The F.F.I. led by Capitaine LEVY, then fought 7 successful actions which resulted in the liberation of the eastern part of the Tarentaise. 80 Germans were killed and a number of prisoners taken.

Capitaine LEVY also organised a small but very efficient intelligence reseau for the department of Savoy, which proved of the greatest service both to his own troops and to the Allied forces. On several occasions his messengers and agents were able to carry information through the enemy lines.

Information has recently been received that Capitaine LEVY's wife has died whilst a prisoner in enemy hands.

It is recommended that this very gallant officer be awarded the Military Cross.

Signed
Colin Gubbins
Major-General
24.5.45
Military Cross (MC)

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