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Grossir, René Roger

Date of birth:
March 17th, 1926 (Troyes)
Date of death:
July 28th, 2004 (Ormes-sur-Voulzie)
Service number:
FAFL-Nr.: 38.292
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

René Grossir took part in course nr 142B at Ringway from 11th until 26th November 1944 and in Operation 'Amherst' from 4th until 20th April 1945 with 17/3rd Squadron, 3rd SAS.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 21st, 1944
n° 2720
Insigne Parachutiste FFL
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1st class)
Unit:
17/3rd Squadron, 3rd 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.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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