About Eddy Kahn
Lived 1906 – 1944 (aged 37). Eddy Kahn was a Dutch businessperson, equestrian and engelandvaarder.
Eddy Kahn (11 December 1906 – 19 August 1944) was a Dutch equestrian. He competed in two events at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during the Second World War.
Personal life He was the son of Leon and Paula Wilhelmine Kahn Emmerich, of Kneuterdijk, The Hague, Holland. Kahn served with the British Army as a lieutenant in the Royal Welch Fusiliers during the Second World War. He was killed in action while serving with the 6th Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, part of the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division, during the Battle of Normandy on 19 August 1944. Kahn is buried in Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
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Who was Eddy Kahn?
Dutch equestrian
When was Eddy Kahn born?
Eddy Kahn was born on 11 December 1906 in The Hague.
When did Eddy Kahn die?
Eddy Kahn died on 19 August 1944 in Normandy.
What was Eddy Kahn's occupation?
Eddy Kahn was a businessperson, equestrian and engelandvaarder.
What nationality was Eddy Kahn?
Eddy Kahn was Dutch.
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