Paul Lacombe de La Tour
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Paul Lacombe de La Tour (November 19, 1889 - June 9, 1940) was a French army officer who served from 1910 to 1940 through both World War I and World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant-colonel and led the 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division into combat during the Battle of France. La Tour was killed in action while commanding a rear guard action which was covering the withdrawal of the 7th North African Infantry Division across the Oise River.[1]
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Paul Lacombe de La Tour | |
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Born | November 19, 1889 Paris, France |
Died | June 9, 1940 (aged 50) Noroy Woods, Compiègne, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army French Foreign Legion |
Years of service | 1910 – June 9, 1940 |
Rank | Lieutenant-colonel |
Commands held | 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II Battle of France |
Awards | Officer of the Légion d'honneur (1923) Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur (1918) |
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