Grossir, René Roger

Operation Amherst

Date of birth:: March 17th, 1926 (Troyes)
Date of death:: July 28th, 2004 (Ormes-sur-Voulzie)
Service number:: FAFL-Nr.: 38.292
Nationality:: French

Biography

René Grossir took part in course nr 142B at Ringway from 11th until 26th November 1944 and in Operation 'Amherst' from 4th until 20th April 1945 with 17/3rd Squadron, 3rd SAS.

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Insigne Parachutiste FFL

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: November 21st, 1944

n° 2720

Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1st class)
Unit:: 17/3rd Squadron, 3rd SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army
Awarded on:: September 7th, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Amherst

Royal decree no.51 dated 7th September 1946.

Sources

- The Dutch Medals Pages
- Parachutistes S.A.S de la France Libre 1940 - 1945
- GROSSIR René, Roger - Mémorial des Parachutistes FFL et SAS

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