F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas
British Special Operations Executive agent (1902–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wing Commander Forest Frederick Edward Yeo-Thomas, GC, MC* (17 June 1902 – 26 February 1964), known as "Tommy",[1] was a British Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent in the Second World War. Codenamed "Seahorse" and "Shelley" in the SOE, Yeo-Thomas was known by the Gestapo as "The White Rabbit". His particular sphere of operations was Occupied and Vichy France. He was one of the most highly decorated agents in the Second World War.
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Tommy Yeo-Thomas | |
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Birth name | Forest Frederick Edward Yeo-Thomas |
Nickname(s) | Tommy |
Born | (1902-06-17)17 June 1902 London, England |
Died | 26 February 1964(1964-02-26) (aged 61) Paris, France |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Rank | Wing commander |
Service number | 39215 |
Unit | Special Operations Executive |
Battles/wars | Polish-Soviet War Second World War |
Awards | George Cross Military Cross & Bar Legion of Honour (France) Croix de guerre (France) Cross of Merit (Poland) |
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