Paul Lacombe de La Tour

Military Person

– 1940

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Who was Paul Lacombe de La Tour?

Paul Lacombe de La Tour was a French army officer who served from 1910 to 1940 through both World War I and World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant-colonel and led the 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division into combat during the Battle of France. Colonel Paul Lacombe de La Tour was killed in action while commanding a rear guard action which was covering the withdrawal of the 7th North African Infantry Division across the Oise River.

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Died
1940

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on July 23, 2013

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