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André Lassagne

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Stele of André Lassagne in a park in Caluire-et-Cuire.

André Lassagne (23 April 1911 – 3 April 1953) was a member of the French Resistance during World War II. The secretary general of "L'Armée Secrète" (AS), he was arrested (along with Jean Moulin) on June 21, 1943, in Caluire-et-Cuire (Rhône). After the war he became Senator for Rhone and was awarded the Legion d'Honneur.

Before the war

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Childhood

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Lassagne was born in Lyon, France.

Teaching and Military Careers

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Resistance

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Capture

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Concentration Camps

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After the war

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Recognition

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  • Légion d'honneur
  • Quai André Lassagne
  • College André Lassagne
  • Rue André Lassagne

Publication

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Feuillets Clandestins De Fresnes - (8 Juillet 1943-16 Février 1944)

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