31st Brigade (France)
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The 31st Brigade (French: 31e Brigade) was a French Army unit created in 1981 whose components were all reassigned in 1984.
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31e Brigade | |
Active | 1 July 1981 – 28 June 1984 |
Country | France |
Branch | French Army |
Type | Specialized Armoured Brigade |
Part of | Foreign Legion Groupment |
Garrison/HQ | Bonifacio, Nîmes, Aubagne, Orange, Fréjus |
Motto(s) | Honneur et Fidélité |
Colors | Green and Red Red and Blue |
Engagements | 31st Brigade |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Général de brigade Paul Lardry (1981–1982) Général de brigade Jean-Claude Coullon[1] (1982–1984) |
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On 1 July 1981 the Chief of Staff of the French Army enacted the creation of an inter-arm brigade placed under the orders and command of the Foreign Legion Groupment (G.L.E), headed by générals[2] Paul Lardry and Jean-Claude Coullon.[3]