Henri Picard
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Henri Picard (17 April 1916 – 29 March 1944) was a Belgian Supermarine Spitfire pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944 and was one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
For the Canadian actor, see Henri Picard (actor).
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Birth name | Henri Picard |
Born | (1916-04-17)17 April 1916 Etterbeek, Belgium |
Died | 29 March 1944(1944-03-29) (aged 27) near Danzig, Poland |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | Belgium |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–44 |
Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
Service number | 87693 |
Unit | No. 350 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Mentioned in despatches Order of Leopold Knight's Cross. Croix de guerre (Belgium) |
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