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Old 07-12-17, 01:50 AM
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Colonel Norbert Durand.

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Colonel Norbert DURAND.
Killed 22/01/52 -
He had a long career in North Africa, knew the people well and loved them.
And so, on January 22nd 1952, at Sousse,Tunisia, he fell on the field of honour, when, alone and unarmed, he tried to bring back fanatical rioters to order, to prevent the blood from being shed.Aged 54 years old.
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