About René Dignon
Lived 1894 – 1973 (aged 78–79). René Dignon was a French modern pentathlete.
Raoul Lignon (29 September 1894 – 16 April 1973) was a French modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics. A career officer, Lignon served as a lieutenant in the 256th Field Artillery Regiment during World War I, where he distinguished himself in actions cited in army orders (Order No. 21 of 18 December 1918).
He later continued his military career and was promoted to captain. During the Paris 1924 Olympic Games, he was still serving in the French Army.
He was awarded the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 and was made a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1935.
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Who was René Dignon?
modern pentathlete
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René Dignon was born in 1894.
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René Dignon died in 1973.
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René Dignon was a modern pentathlete.
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René Dignon was French.
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