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Guizard, Gaston Marie François

Date of birth:
September 20th, 1912 (Gennautier, France)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Capitaine (Flight Lieutenant)
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1943
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commandant (Squadron Leader)
Unit:
No. 320 (Dutch) Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1946
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden

Royal decree no.50
Vliegerkruis (VK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commandant (Squadron Leader)
Awarded on:
August 1st, 1946
Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
After War Period (1945-now)
Rank:
Lieutenant-Colonel (Wing Commander)
Awarded on:
August 12th, 1953
Commandeur de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

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