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Levasseur, Serge

Date of birth:
June 2nd, 1924 (Tracy le Mont, France)
Date of death:
April 8th, 1945 (Westdorp, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Followed training with Stage 143B at Ringway from 22nd November until 11th December 1944 and took part in 'Amherst' from 4th April and was killed on 8th April 1945 near Westdorp, the Netherlands. He has been buried at the Memorial S.A.S at Sennecey-le-Grand.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1 st clas)
Unit:
5/1st Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army
Awarded on:
January 2nd, 1951
Awarded for:
Operation Amherst

Royal decree no.15 dated 2nd January 1951.
Awarded posthumously.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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