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Charles Delestraint

Charles Delestraint

1879–1945

Nationality
France
Occupation
military personnel

Charles Delestraint (also called Vidal) (March 12, 1879 — April 19, 1945) was a French general, hero of the French Resistance and the first commander of the Armée secrète during World War II.

Incarceration history

Facilities

  1. Maison d'arrêt de Fresnes
    Dates unknown

Biography

Charles Delestraint (also called Vidal) (March 12, 1879 — April 19, 1945) was a French general, hero of the French Resistance and the first commander of the Armée secrète during World War II. He was a Companion of the Liberation. Delestraint was killed by the Gestapo in 1945.

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