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Joseph Darnand

French SS officer (1897-1945) · France · On the map · Politicians · Died at 48

Joseph Darnand was a French far-right political figure, Nazi collaborator and convicted war criminal during the Second World War. A decorated veteran of the First World War and the Battle of France in 1940, he later pledged allegiance to Nazi Germany, joining the Waffen-SS on 8th of August 1943.

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Awards

Officer of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1914-1918
Croix de Guerre
Médaille militaire
Order of the Francisque

About this person

Country
France
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1945 · aged 48