Paul-Frédéric Rollet
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Paul-Frédéric Rollet (1875–1941) was a French Army Général[1] who led in the Marching Regiment of the Foreign Legion RMLE,[2] and was the 1st Inspector of the Foreign Legion, a post which he created under his intentions.[1] Rollet accumulated 41 years of military service out of which 33 were in the Legion and also planned the 100th anniversary of the legion on Cameron day of 30 April 1931. Consequently, he was responsible for creating many of the Legion's current traditions.[3]
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Paul-Frédéric Rollet | |
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Nickname(s) | Le Père Légion (Father of the Legion) |
Born | (1875-12-20)20 December 1875 Auxerre, France |
Died | 16 April 1941(1941-04-16) (aged 65) Paris, France |
Buried | Aubagne, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service | French Army |
Years of service | 1894–1935 |
Rank | Général |
Commands held | Marching Regiment of the Foreign Legion 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment 1st Foreign Regiment Inspector-General of the Foreign Legion |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Légion d'honneur Croix de guerre |
Other work | Fédération des sociétés d'anciens de la Légion étrangère, FSALE |
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