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Jacques Massu

French general (1908-2002) · France · On the map · Died at 94

Jacques Émile Massu was a French general who fought in World War II, the First Indochina War, the Algerian War and the Suez Crisis. He led French troops in the Battle of Algiers, first supporting and later denouncing their use of torture.

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Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures
Colonial Medal
Companion of the Liberation
Distinguished Service Order
Cross for Military Valour
Combatant's Cross
Presidential Unit Citation
Grand Officer of the Order of Nichan el Anouar
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Black Star
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Deceased
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Lived 1908 to 2002 · aged 94