Jean Gilles (Soldier)
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| Jean Gilles | |
|---|---|
| 14 October 1904 – 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Perpignan, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | French Army |
| Years of service | 1924-1961 |
| Rank | Général de corps d'armée |
| Commands held | GOMRN Corps d’Armée de Constantine |
| Battles/wars | World War II First Indochina War Algerian War Suez Crisis |
Jean Marcelin Gilles (14 October 1904 – 1961) was a French soldier that commanded the French Airborne forces during the First Indochina War. He commanded the 11th Demi-Brigade Parachutiste de Choc (Shock Demi-Brigade) during the Suez Crisis.
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