Georges Catroux

Georges Albert Julien Catroux (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ albɛʁ ʒyljɛ̃ katʁu]; 29 January 1877 21 December 1969) was a French Army general and diplomat who served in both World War I and World War II, and served as Grand Chancellor of the Légion d'honneur from 1954 to 1969.

Georges Catroux
General Catroux in London, October 1940, after he joined de Gaulle's staff
General Delegate of Free France in the Levant
In office
24 June 1941  7 June 1943
Preceded byHenri Dentz as High Commissioner of the Levant
Succeeded byJean Helleu
Personal details
Born
Georges Albert Julien Catroux

29 January 1877 (1877-01-29)
Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France
Died21 December 1969(1969-12-21) (aged 92)
Paris, France
AwardsGrand Cross of the Légion d'honneur
Military service
AllegianceFrance
Branch/serviceFrench Army
Years of service1898–1961
RankGénéral d'Armée
Commands19th Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
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