Noor Inayat Khan
British SOE agent during World War II
Born
Died
1944
82 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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