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Loichot, Yves Emile François

Date of birth:
July 16th, 1926 (Philippeville, Algery)
Date of death:
April 8th, 1945 (Staphorst, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
French War Cemetery Kapelle
Plot: F. Row: 3. Grave: 1.
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Took part in operations 'France' with 3rd SAS, 'Dickens' from 15th July until 7th October 1944 with Stick VIII (3rd squadron) and 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 with 15/3rd Squadron, 3rd SAS. Was killed on the Dekkersweg at Staphorst, the Netherlands on 8th April 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1 st clas)
Unit:
15/3rd 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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