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Besnard, Charles "Michel"

Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Took part in Course n° 143B at Ringway from 22nd November till 11th December 1944 and in operation Amherst from 4th April 1945. Was wounded near Westdorp, the Netherland on 8th April 1945 and was taken prisoner.
10.04.1945: transferred on the hospital-ship in Wesermünde/Bremerhaven

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Caporal (Corporal)
Unit:
5/1st Squadron, 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 dated 2nd January 1951.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
4th Bat. Special Air Service - 2e Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes
Awarded on:
November 28th, 1944
Stage 143B in Ringway from 22 November to 11 December 1944
Insigne Parachutiste FFL

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