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Piron, Jean-Baptiste

    Date of birth:
    April 10th, 1896 (Couvin, Belgian)
    Date of death:
    September 4th, 1974 (Ukkel, Belgium)
    Nationality:
    Belgian

    Biography

    Jean Baptiste Piron was commander of the 1st Belgian independant Group, better known as Brigade Piron, that often fought at the side of the Dutch Prinses Irene Brigade.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    With palme.
    Croix de Guerre 1940
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    With crossed sabres.
    Médaille commémorative de la Guerre 1940-1945

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