Paul Gardy
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Paul Gardy (18 August 1901 – 26 October 1975) was Général de brigade of the French Army and Commandant of the Foreign Legion in 1951 and 1958.[1]
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Paul Gardy | |
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Born | 18 August 1901 Paris, France |
Died | 26 October 1975(1975-10-26) (aged 74) Oliveros, Santa Fe, Argentina |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army Foreign Legion |
Years of service | 1921-1961 |
Rank | Général de brigade |
Commands held | 2nd in command of the Autonomous Group of the Foreign Legion (1951) Autonomous Group of the Foreign Legion (1951) Technical Inspection of the Foreign Legion (1958) |
Battles/wars | Syrian Revolt
World War II Algerian War |
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