Louis-Antoine Gaultier
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Louis-Antoine Gaultier (1898–1970) was a général of the French Army who served mainly in the French Foreign Legion.
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Nickname(s) | Le Magnifique "The Magnificent" |
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Born | 25 September 1898 Guelma, Algeria |
Died | 11 March 1970 (1970-03-12) (aged 71) Toulon, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army French Foreign Legion |
Years of service | 1917–1955 |
Rank | Général de brigade |
Commands held | Communal Depot of the Foreign Regiments DCRE (1945–1949) 1st Foreign Infantry Regiment 1er REI |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Other work | FSALE President (1966–1969) |
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