Berr, Georges
- Date of birth:
- January 26th, 1913 (Nancy/Lorraine, France)
- Nationality:
- French
Biography
Escaped from occupied France via Spain and joined the FFL (Free French Amry) Paratroopers in May 1943.
FAFL member No: 35707.
Fulfilled his training in August 1943 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 8th August 1943.
Took part in operations:
Auchinleck : February 1944 - June 1944 with 4th Bataillon SAS - 2nd R.C.P (regiment chasseur parachutiste) / Squadron 3, 4TH SAS
Dingson : Second wave 9th June 1944 - 18th june 1944.
Spenser : 26th August 1944 - 14th September 1944 with HQ Squadron.
Franklin: 24th December 1944 - 30th January 1945 with Command Squadron.
Amherst : 4th April 1945 - 20th April 1945 with 17/HS Squadron, 4th SAS.
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Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Capitaine (Captain)
- Unit:
- 2 RCP, 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
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