Marcel Carpentier

Marcel Maurice Carpentier (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl mɔʁis kaʁpɑ̃tje]; 2 March 1895 14 September 1977) was a French Army general who served in World War I, World War II and First Indochina War.

Marcel Carpentier
Carpentier (centre, 1953)
Born2 March 1895 (1895-03-02)
Marseille, France
Died14 September 1977(1977-09-14) (aged 82)
Mettray, France
Allegiance France
Service/branchFrench Army
Years of service1914–1956
RankGénéral d'Armée
Commands held2nd Moroccan Infantry Division
French Far East Expeditionary Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
First Indochina War
AwardsGrand Cross of the Legion of Honor
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