Bernard Barrera (born 4 February 1962, in Marseille) is a general in the French Army. As commander of the 3rd Mechanized Brigade, he was in charge of ground operations during Operation Serval in Mali in 2013.[1]

Bernard Barrera
General Barrera in Vincennes in September 2011
Born (1962-02-04) 4 February 1962 (age 62)
Marseille, France
AllegianceFrance France
Service/branchFrench Army
Years of service1982 -
RankGénéral de Division
Commands held3rd Light Armoured Brigade
AwardsCommandeur de la Légion d'honneur
ordre national du Mérite
Croix de la Valeur militaire
National Order of Mali

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