Simone Segouin

French Resistance fighter

Simone Segouin - French Resistance fighter
Born

October 3rd, 1925
99 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 98 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

France

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Participated in the French Resistance during World War II. Engaged in sabotage operations against German forces. Took part in the liberation of Paris in August 1944. Became a symbol of courage and determination among resistance fighters.

Participated in the liberation of Paris

Carried out sabotage operations against German forces

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