Paul Aussaresses

French general and paratrooper (1918-2013) · France · On the map · Died at 95

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

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

About this person

Country

France

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1918 to 2013 · aged 95