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Teffe, Manuel de

    Date of birth:
    March 30th, 1906 (Paris, France)
    Nationality:
    Brazilian

    Biography

    Manuel de Teffe was the only member of the Foreign Office who received the Medal of Freedom.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Civilian
    Unit:
    Foreign Office, The White House, U.S. Government
    Awarded on:
    1947
    For meritorious service to the United States Army Forces from December 1943 to December 1944.

    Presented on 13 June 1947.
    Medal of Freedom with Bronze Palm

    Sources

    • - Award documents - Family

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