About René de Labarrière
Lived 1899 – 1948 (aged 49). René de Labarrière was a French military personnel.
René de Labarrière (28 January 1899 – 6 July 1948) was a French army officer, considered to be the first United Nations soldier killed in action. He died in Palestine after driving over a land mine.
On 6 October 1998 he was honoured by Kofi Annan in the UN's headquarters in New York City, posthumously receiving the second Dag Hammarskjöld medal.
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Who was René de Labarrière?
French Army officer
When was René de Labarrière born?
René de Labarrière was born on 22 January 1899 in Carcassonne.
When did René de Labarrière die?
René de Labarrière died on 6 July 1948 in Afula.
What was René de Labarrière's occupation?
René de Labarrière was a military personnel.
What nationality was René de Labarrière?
René de Labarrière was French.
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