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Bonjean, Robert Jacques Marie

    Date of birth:
    November 25th, 1920 (Vannes, France)
    Date of death:
    April 8th, 1945 (Westerbork, the Netherlands)
    Nationality:
    French (1870-present, Republic)

    Biography

    Took part with 4th SAS in operations:
    Dingson : 3rd August 1944 - 5th August 1944.
    Paris : 21st August 1944 - 29th August 1944.
    Spenser : 26th August 1944 - 14th September 1944 with HQ Squadron.
    Franklin : 24th December 1944 - 30th January 1945 with Command Squadron.
    Amherst : From 4th april 1945 with 12/3rd Squadron, 4th SAS where he was killed during the attack on Westerbork, the Netherlands, 8th April 1945
    Burried in Memorial S.A.S at Sennecey-le-Grand.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Caporal
    Unit:
    12/3rd Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
    Awarded on:
    January 28th, 1946

    By décret from 28th January 1946.
    awarded posthumously.
    Médaille Militaire
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Caporal (Corporal)
    Unit:
    12/3rd Squadron, 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)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Awarded on:
    February 1st, 1944
    Insigne Parachutiste FFL

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