Paul Vanuxem
Paul Fidèle Félicien Vanuxem (born July 22, 1904 in Bully-les-Mines , † January 7, 1979 in Paris ) was a French general.
Life
Vanuxem studied for a short time philosophy , but then opted for a military career.
During the Second World War , Vanuxem fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino .
At the end of World War II, Vanuxem held the rank of majors. Vanuxem was used there almost permanently during the Indochina War. After the defeat at Dien Bien Phu , Vanuxem commanded the evacuation of French troops from North Vietnam. He was then promoted to Brigadier General, and in 1958 to Général de division . Because of his support for the OAS , he was expelled from the army in 1961 and imprisoned soon after. In 1963 he was released and charges against him dropped.
Individual evidence
- ↑ birth certificate. Retrieved June 19, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Jacques Dalloz: Dictionnaire de la Guerre de l'Indochine , Paris, 2006, p. 252.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vanuxem, Paul |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Vanuxem, Paul Fidèle Félicien (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French general |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 22, 1904 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bully-les-Mines |
| DATE OF DEATH | 7th January 1979 |
| Place of death | Paris |