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Beyrard, Norbert "Benchemoul"

Date of birth:
June 16th, 1925 (French Algeria)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Joined the FFL (Free French Army) in Algeria, June 1943.
Took part in operation Harrod and Barker with HQ Squadron on 12th August 1944 and operation Amherst from 4th April 1945 until 20th April 1945.
After leaving the army , he resumed his studies in Mathematics , Physics and later on in Economy
His PhD in economy was obtained after examination of a jury including Professor TIBERGHEN nobel price in economy.The thesis is based on a number of research works in planification and development
Another Phd ( DOCTORAT d'RTAT) has been obtained on the subject of EPISTEMOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY.
He is known as an inventor on different fields isotopic separation; oxydation of hydrocarbons highe definition scanners.
He is honorary president of the French National Association of Doctors in Economy ( ANDESE) and ex SENIOR SPECIAL FELLOW of UNITAR a UN institute on research and education

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Caporal (Corporal)
Unit:
6/1st Squadron, 3rd SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1946
Awarded for:
Operation Amherst

Royal decree No 51 dated 7th September 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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