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Blondé, Daniel André

    Date of birth:
    May 15th, 1926 (Anzin/Valenciennes, France)
    Date of death:
    October 4th, 2014 (Paris XVe, Ile-de-France, France)
    Nationality:
    French

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    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Chasseur 1ère classe (Private 1st class)
    Unit:
    2nd Parachute Chasseur Regiment, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
    Awarded on:
    September 7th, 1946
    Awarded for:
    Operation Amherst
    "Belonging to the 'S.A.S. Troops', he courageous and tacttful took action against the enemy during the fighting for the liberation of the occupied Dutch territory in 1945. He demonstrated a special devotion to duty.

    Royal decree no 51
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

    Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    With palm
    Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

    Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

    Insigne Parachutiste FFL

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Insigne Parachutiste FFL

    Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

    Chevalier de l' Ordre du Mérite Maritime

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Chevalier de l' Ordre du Mérite Maritime

    Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite

    Croix du Combattant

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Croix du Combattant

    Croix du Combattant Volontaire Résistance

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Croix du Combattant Volontaire Résistance

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