Henri-Nicolas Frey
Henri-Nicolas Frey was a French major general of the Troupes coloniales. He led the French troops at the Battle of Peking in August 1900 where a multinational force ended the siege of foreign legations during the Boxer Rebellion.
Henri-Nicolas Frey | |
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| Born | 9 January 1847 Bocognano, Corsica, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 6 January 1932 (aged 84) Menton, Alpes-Maritimes, French Republic |
| Allegiance | French Empire French Republic |
| Service/ | Troupes de marine |
| Years of service | 1866 – 1909 |
| Commands held | 2nd Marine Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | French Sudan Campaign Boxer Rebellion
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| Awards | Legion of Honour, Tonkin Expedition commemorative medal, Colonial Medal, 1901 China expedition commemorative medal |
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