Loichot, Yves Emile François
- Date of birth:
- July 16th, 1926 (Philippeville, Algery)
- Date of death:
- April 8th, 1945 (Staphorst, the Netherlands)
- Buried on:
- French War Cemetery Kapelle
Plot: F. Row: 3. Grave: 1. - Nationality:
- French
Biography
Took part in operations 'France' with 3rd SAS, 'Dickens' from 15th July until 7th October 1944 with Stick VIII (3rd squadron) and 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 with 15/3rd Squadron, 3rd SAS. Was killed on the Dekkersweg at Staphorst, the Netherlands on 8th April 1945.
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Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1 st clas)
- Unit:
- 15/3rd Squadron, 3rd 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.
Sources
- - The Dutch Medals Page
- Parachutistes S.A.S de la France Libre 1940 - 1945
- Witness of death
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