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Guillebaud, Georges Jean

Date of birth:
1894
Date of death:
1973
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
Medoc Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division "Americal Division", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
May 6th, 1946
"He personally lead elements of the brigade in attacks south of Soudac on 17 May, and in the Verdom area on 18 May, Colonel Guillebaud set a superb example for the troops under him by his disregard for danger while under heavy enemy fire."

War Department, General Orders No. 41
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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