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Blondé, Daniel André
Blondé, Daniel André
Date of birth:
May 15th, 1926 (Anzin/Valenciennes, France)
Date of death:
October 4th, 2014 (Paris XVe, Ile-de-France, France)
Nationality:
French
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Bronzen Kruis (BK)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chasseur 1čre classe (Private 1st class)
Unit:
2nd Parachute Chasseur Regiment
,
4th SAS Regiment
,
Special Air Service (SAS)
,
Combined Operations Headquarters
,
War Office
,
British Government
Awarded on:
September 7th, 1946
Awarded for:
Operation Amherst
"Belonging to the 'S.A.S. Troops', he courageous and tacttful took action against the enemy during the fighting for the liberation of the occupied Dutch territory in 1945. He demonstrated a special devotion to duty.
Royal decree no 51
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
With palm
Officier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Insigne Parachutiste FFL
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Chevalier de l' Ordre du Mérite Maritime
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Croix du Combattant
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Croix du Combattant Volontaire Résistance
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
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Nederlandse onderscheidingen aan Franse militairen voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog
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