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Lévêque, Marcel

Date of death:
April 9th, 1945 (Assen, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Took part in operations 'France' with 3rd SAS, 'Harrod and Barker' with Command Stick I, 1st squadron and was wounded on 10th Augusts 1944 and in operation 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 with 1/1st Squadron, 3rd SAS. He was killed near Assen, the Netherlands on 9th April 1945 and was burried at the Memorial S.A.S at Sennecey-le-Grand.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1 st clas)
Unit:
1/1st Squadron, 3rd 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)

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