Cognet, Jean François
- Date of death:
- April 8th, 1945 (Westerbork, the Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- French
Biography
Operations:
'Amherst' 4th April 1945 - 8th April 1945 with 1/HQ, 4th SAS
Burried at the SAS Memorial at Sennecey-le-Grand.
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Médaille Militaire
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- January 28th, 1946
By 'Decret' of 28th January 1946.
Awarded posthumously.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Caporal (Corporal)
- Unit:
- 1/HQ, 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.
Awarded posthumously.
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