Henri Lafont
Henri Lafont (born Henri Chamberlin, 22 April 1902 – 26 December 1944) was an underworld figure who headed the Carlingue, French auxiliaries to the German security services, during the German occupation of France in World War II.
Henry Lafont | |
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Lafont (front left) during his trial; Bonny (front right) | |
| Born | Henri Chamberlin 22 April 1902 Paris, France |
| Died | 26 December 1944 (aged 42) Fort de Montrouge, Arcueil, France |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany Vichy France |
| Conviction(s) | Treason |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
He was executed by firing squad on 26 December 1944 alongside corrupt policeman Pierre Bonny and footballer-turned-criminal Alexandre Villaplane.
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