Marcel Willard
Marcel Willard | |
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| Born | 25 July 1889 Paris, France |
| Died | 17 February 1956(aged 66) Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, politician |
| Political party | French Communist Party |
| Spouse | Germaine Willard[1] |
Marcel Willard(25 July 1889 – 17 February 1956) was a French lawyer and politician. He served in theFrench ArmyduringWorld War I,and was awarded theCroix de Guerrefor it.[2]He earned a bachelor of laws and began his career as a lawyer.[2]He then served in theFrench ResistanceduringWorld War II,and was awarded the Croix de Guerre a second time, andResistance Medal,and made an officer of theLegion of honourafter the war.[2]He served as a Communist member of theFrench Senatefrom 1946 to 1948.[2]
References
[edit]- ^"Marcel Willard (1899-1956)".Bibliothèque nationale de France.RetrievedJanuary 5,2017.
- ^abcd"WILLARD Marcel".French Senate.RetrievedJanuary 5,2017.
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