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Claude Barrès

1925 – 1959

French Army officer

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About Claude Barrès

Lived 1925 – 1959 (aged 34). Claude Barrès was a French military officer.

Claude Henri Maurice Barrès (22 March 1925 – 26 May 1959) was a decorated French Army officer who served in World War II, the First Indochina War, the Korean War and the Algerian War. He was the grandson of author Maurice Barrès and son of journalist Philippe Barrès.

Biography He joined the Free French Forces in England 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, the 5th Company of the 9th Parachute Chasseur Regiment, at Djebel Harraba near the Algerian-Tunisian border.

Decorations 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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Important facts

Born
22 March 1925, 16th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 May 1959, Tébessa
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
France
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Médaille militaire; Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures; Cross for Military Valour; Mort pour la France; Croix de guerre 1939-1945 (France); Légion d’honneur
Also known as
Claude Barres

People in Claude Barrès's life

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Philippe Barrès
1896 – 1975
Journalist

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claude Barrès?

French Army officer (1925–1959)

When was Claude Barrès born?

Claude Barrès was born on 22 March 1925 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Claude Barrès die?

Claude Barrès died on 26 May 1959 in Tébessa.

What was Claude Barrès's occupation?

Claude Barrès was a military officer.

What nationality was Claude Barrès?

Claude Barrès was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claude Barrès

· Wikidata: Q2976959

· DBpedia: Claude Barrès

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