Fernand Mousseau
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Lieutenant-colonel Fernand Mousseau, CD was an officer of the Canadian Army made famous in military circles for his participation in the liberation of Paris. During the Allied invasion of Normandy, Mousseau was one of the few Canadians to participate in the liberation of Paris in August 1944. He was also a prominent businessman in his community and a notable civil servant. Mousseau was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 2006 for his involvement in the liberation of Paris.[1]
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Born | November 10, 1920 |
Died | April 26, 2010 Gatineau, Quebec |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service/ | Canadian Army |
Years of service | 1940-1952 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Le Régiment de Hull Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal |
Commands | Le Régiment de Hull (RCAC) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Canadian Forces' Decoration Legion of Honour |
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