Born | 31 October 1933 France |
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Died | 23 January 2014 80) | (aged
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army French Foreign Legion |
Years of service | 1953 - 1992 |
Rank | Général de division |
Commands held | 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment 1er REC Assistant Général GLE & 31st Brigade Commandement de la Légion Étrangère |
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