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Cognet, Jean François

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

    Biography

    Operations:
    'Amherst' 4th April 1945 - 8th April 1945 with 1/HQ, 4th SAS
    Burried at the SAS Memorial at Sennecey-le-Grand.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    January 28th, 1946

    By 'Decret' of 28th January 1946.
    Awarded posthumously.
    Médaille Militaire
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Caporal (Corporal)
    Unit:
    1/HQ, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
    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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