Marché, René
- Date of death:
- April 8th, 1945 (Westerbork, the Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- French (1870-present, Republic)
Biography
Took part in operations 'France' with 4th SAS, 'Dingson' from 3rd August 1944 until 5th August 1944, 'Paris' from 21st August 1944 until 9th August 1944, 'Spenser' from 26th August until 14th September 1944 with HQ Squadron, 'Franklin' from 24th December 1944 until 30th January 1945 with Command Squadron, 'Amherst' from 4th April 1945 with 12/3rd Squadron, 4th SAS. He was KIA during the attack of Westerbork on 8th April 1945 and was burried in the Memorial S.A.S at Sennecey-le-Grand.
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Médaille Militaire
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- January 28th, 1946
Awarded posthumously by 'décret' on 28th January 1946.
Bronzen Kruis (BK)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Caporal (Corporal)
- Unit:
- 12/3rd 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.
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