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Vanhoucke, Edouard

Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergent-chef
Unit:
13e demi-brigade, Légion Étrangère
Awarded on:
1945
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant-Chef Edourd Vanhoucke, Army of France, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 13th Domi Brigade legion Etrangere, in action against enemy forces on April 14, 1945. Sergeant-Chef Vanhoucke's outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.


Headquarters, Sixth Army Group, General Orders No. 35 (1945)
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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