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Witton, Rosine "Rolande"

    Date of birth:
    November 23rd, 1906 (Achicourt, France)
    Date of death:
    1995
    Nationality:
    French

    Biography

    Rosine Witton was a member of the pilots escape line called "Comet Line" in Arras. She was eventually arrested by the Gestapo and send to Ravensbrück concentrationcamp where she survived the war.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    July 1st, 1947
    Citation:
    "For special services during military operations in North-West Europe prior to 8th May, 1945."

    Civil division.
    LG 38003/3009.
    British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

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