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Paul Aussaresses

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French general and paratrooper (1918-2013)

FranceLived 1918 to 2013 · aged 95
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Paul Aussaresses was a French Army general, who fought during World War II, the First Indochina War and Algerian War. His actions during the Algerian War - and later defense of those actions - caused considerable controversy.

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Awards 17

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Croix de guerre 1939-1945
Cross for Military Valour
Croix du combattant volontaire de la Résistance
Combatant's Cross
Escapees' Medal
Medal of deportation and internment for facts of Resistance
Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France
Colonial Medal
Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939-1945
Indochina Campaign commemorative medal
North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative Medal
Médaille de reconnaissance de la Nation
Insignia for the Military Wounded
Commander of the Order of Rio Branco
Commander of the Order of the Crown
Mentioned in Despatches

Connected to Paul 6

Benoît Saint DenisAlso won Médaille de reconnaissance de la NationRaoul SalanAlso won North Africa Security and Order Operations Commemorative MedalElza SoaresAlso won Commander of the Order of Rio BrancoJacques SoustelleAlso won Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free FranceGuy LuxAlso won Escapees' MedalCharles ManginAlso won Colonial Medal

About this person

Country
France
Type
Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2013 · aged 95
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13 languages

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