Claude Henri Maurice Barrès (22 March 1925 – 26 May 1959) was a French Army officer that in World War II, First Indochina War, Korean War and Algerian War. He was the grandson of author Maurice Barrès and son of journalist Philippe Barrès.
Claude Barrès | |
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| Born | 22 March 1925 Charmes, France |
| Died | 26 May 1959 (aged 34) Djebel Harraba, Algeria |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1959 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands held | 5th Company, 9e RCP |
| Battles/wars | World War II First Indochina War Korean War Algerian War |
| Awards | Commander of the Légion d’honneur Médaille militaire Croix de guerre 1939-1945 |
| Relations | Maurice Barrès Philippe Barrès |
Biography edit
He joined the Free French Forces during World War II at the age of seventeen as a paratrooper in the SAS. He then fought in the First Indochina War, Korean War and Algerian War. He was killed while leading his company, 5th Company of the 9th Parachute Chasseur Regiment, at Djebel Harraba near the Algerian-Tunisian border.
Decorations edit
- Commander of the Légion d’honneur
- Médaille militaire
- Croix de guerre 1939-1945 with palm
He received thirteen citations during his career.
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