Louis-Gaston de Sonis
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Louis-Gaston de Sonis (25 August 1825 – 15 August 1887) was a French Army officer who particularly distinguished himself in the Battle of Loigny during the Franco-Prussian War, where he lost a leg.
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Born | (1825-08-25)25 August 1825 Pointe-à-Pitre, France |
Died | 15 August 1887(1887-08-15) (aged 61) Paris, France |
Allegiance | Bourbon Restoration July Monarchy French Second Republic Second French Empire French Third Republic |
Service/ | French Army |
Years of service | 1825–1883 |
Rank | Général de Division |
Battles/wars | Franco-Prussian War |
Awards | Legion of Honour (Grand Officier)[1] |
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