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Lesne, Guy Jean

Date of death:
April 8th, 1945 (Eext, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Took part in the operations 'France' with 4th SAS, 'Dingson' from 3rd until 5th August 1944 and in 'Amherst' from 4th april 1945 where he was killed at 8th April. He was buried at the Memorial S.A.S at Sennecey-le-Grand.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergent (Sergeant)
Unit:
7/2nd Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army
Awarded on:
January 2nd, 1951
Awarded for:
Operation Amherst

Royal decree no.15 dated 2nd January 1951.
Awarded posthumously.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
January 28th, 1946

Received by 'décret' dated 28th January 1946.
Awarded posthumously.
Médaille Militaire

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