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Coppy, André Lucien

    Nationality:
    French

    Biography

    French resistant 'Maquisard' recruted during the operation 'Abel'.
    Completed the Stage 142B at Ringway from 11 november to 26 november 1944.
    Participated in operation 'Amherst' from 4th April to 20th April 1945 with 8/2nd Squadron, 3rd SAS.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Korporaal (Corporal)
    Unit:
    8/2nd Squadron, 3rd SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), Combined Operations Headquarters, War Office, British Government
    Awarded on:
    September 7th, 1946
    Awarded for:
    Operation Amherst

    Royal decree no, 51 dated 7th September 1946.
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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