Noor Inayat Khan

British SOE agent during World War II

Noor Inayat Khan - British SOE agent during World War II
Born

January 1st, 1914
111 years ago

Died

1944
81 years ago — 30 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United Kingdom

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An agent in the Special Operations Executive during World War II, undertook dangerous missions in occupied France. She trained as a wireless operator and became the first female radio operator to be sent into France. After several successful operations, was captured by the Gestapo and executed in 1944. Her bravery is commemorated in various memorials and literature.

Became the first female wireless operator sent to France

Captured by the Gestapo and executed at Dachau

Posthumously awarded the George Cross

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