Émile Speller
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Émile Speller (7 October 1875 – 17 January 1952) was a Luxembourgish military officer and the commander of the country's Gendarmes and Volunteers Corps (Corps des Gendarmes et Volontaires) during the German invasion of Luxembourg in World War II. He also served as aide-de-camp to several members of the Grand Ducal Family throughout his career and chamberlain of the Grand Ducal court.
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Born | (1875-10-07)7 October 1875 Niederanven, Luxembourg |
Died | 17 January 1952(1952-01-17) (aged 76) Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
Allegiance | Luxembourg |
Years of service | 1902–1945 |
Rank | Major Colonel (honorary) |
Commands held | Major Commandant of the Gendarmes and Volunteers Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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