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Pierre
Fourcaud
March 27, 1898

–

May 2, 1998

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France

Pierre Fourcaud, a veteran of World War I, was one of the first agents sent to France to create a network in World War II. He was arrested several times and interned, then escaped and made three clandestine return trips to England. With many years of experience under his belt, after the war he occupied important positions in the French secret services.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    French Army

    Action Date:

    February – June 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 41 (May 6, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel Pierre Fourcaud, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as a member of the French resistance forces, in action against enemy forces in France, from February to June 1944. Colonel Fourcaud’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.