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Victor Cordonnier
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Victor Louis Émilien Cordonnier (23 March 1858, Surgy, France – 1936) served France during World War I as a general and was called "one of France's finest generals" by Geoffrey Blainey.[1]
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General Victor Cordonnier | |
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![]() General Cordonnier inspecting Vardar front, Macedonia | |
Born | 23 March 1858 Surgy, France |
Died | 1936 |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1879–1918 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Cadet Battalion, St. Cyr 87th Brigade 3rd Division Army of the Orient |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Commander of the Légion d'honneur |
Other work | Les Japonais des Mandchourie Une Brigade au feu:Potins de Guerre |
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