Guy Le Borgne
Guy Le Borgne (6 January 1920 – 12 December 2007) was a French Army general that fought in World War II, First Indochina War and Algerian War. He commanded several paratroop units during his career and was military governor of Lyon.
Guy Le Borgne | |
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| Nickname(s) | Guy Le Zachmeur (Resistance alias) |
| Born | 6 January 1920 Rennes, France |
| Died | 12 December 2007 (aged 87) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | French Army/Marine Troops |
| Years of service | 1940-1980 |
| Rank | Général de corps d'armée |
| Commands held | 8e GCP 3e RPIMa 11th Parachute Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Operation Amherst First Indochina War Algerian War |
| Awards | Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur Grand Cross of the Ordre national du Mérite Croix de guerre 1939-1945 Military Cross (UK) |
| Other work | President of the Confédération nationale des associations parachutistes |
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