Edme, Marcel

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Operation Amherst

Date of birth:: August 17th, 1924 (Madagascar)
Nationality:: French

Biography

Marcel Edme joined the FFL (Free French Legion) in March 1943. eith the SAS he served in operation 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 until 20th April 1945.

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Médaille Militaire

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: July 12th, 1946

By 'décret' of 12th July 1946.

Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Aspirant
Unit:: 11/2nd Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army
Awarded on:: September 7th, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Amherst

Royal Decree no.51 dated 7th September 1946.

Sources

- The Dutch Medals Page
- Parachutistes S.A.S de la France Libre 1940 - 1945

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