About Marc Benoît-Lizon
Lived 1921 – 1950 (aged 28). Marc Benoît-Lizon was a military personnel.
Marc Prosper Jacques Arthur Benoît-Lizon (1 November 1921 – 17 September 1950) was a French skier. He competed in the military patrol at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was killed during the First Indochina War.
Personal life Benoît-Lizon served as a master sergeant in the 3rdE REI, French Foreign Legion during the First Indochina War. He commanded a partisan unit during the Battle of Đông Khê, and was severely wounded during the battle. He was bayoneted and killed by Viet Minh troops soon after.
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Who was Marc Benoît-Lizon?
French skier
When was Marc Benoît-Lizon born?
Marc Benoît-Lizon was born on 1 November 1921 in Les Rousses.
When did Marc Benoît-Lizon die?
Marc Benoît-Lizon died on 17 September 1950 in Đông Khê.
What was Marc Benoît-Lizon's occupation?
Marc Benoît-Lizon was a military personnel.
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