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Berr, Georges

    Date of birth:
    January 26th, 1913 (Nancy/Lorraine, France)
    Nationality:
    French (1870-present, Republic)

    Biography

    Escaped from occupied France via Spain and joined the FFL (Free French Amry) Paratroopers in May 1943.
    FAFL member No: 35707.
    Fulfilled his training in August 1943 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 8th August 1943.
    Took part in operations:
    Auchinleck : February 1944 - June 1944 with 4th Bataillon SAS - 2nd R.C.P (regiment chasseur parachutiste) / Squadron 3, 4TH SAS
    Dingson : Second wave 9th June 1944 - 18th june 1944.
    Spenser : 26th August 1944 - 14th September 1944 with HQ Squadron.
    Franklin: 24th December 1944 - 30th January 1945 with Command Squadron.
    Amherst : 4th April 1945 - 20th April 1945 with 17/HS Squadron, 4th SAS.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Capitaine (Captain)
    Unit:
    2 RCP, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
    Awarded on:
    January 2nd, 1951
    Awarded for:
    Operation Amherst

    Royal Decree no 15
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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