Maurice Delage (soldier)
French engineer and soldier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maurice Delage (Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, 6 August 1906 - Paris, April 8, 1959) was a French engineer and soldier, Compagnon de la Libération. At the start of the Second World War, he decided to join the Free France for whose benefit he managed the exploitation of mines in Africa. He was then assigned to the 2nd Armored Division (France) which he followed throughout the war, from North Africa to Germany, participating in the Battle of Normandy and the Liberation of Paris.
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Maurice Delage | |
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Born | (1906-08-06)6 August 1906 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut |
Died | 8 April 1959(1959-04-08) (aged 52) Paris, France |
Allegiance | France, Free France |
Rank | Colonel (France) |
Unit | 13e régiment du génie |
Battles/wars | World War Two |
Alma mater | École Polytechnique X25 |
Other work | Engineer |
Website | Compagnon Maurice Delage |
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