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French Hero Maistre Advanced For Legions Honor
Paris December 7 General Maistre who led the French army to conquer the Chemin des Dames positions is promoted to Grand Officer in the Legion of Honor. His long career began at age twelve in the Franco Prussian War and includes command in Verdun the Marne Notre Dame de Lorette and the Aisne offensives.
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Order of the Legion of Honor
Maistre
Gratz
Austria
79Th Infantry
Nancy
106Th Infantry
Regiment of Steel
General Staff
Langle de Cary
the Marne
21St Corps
Legion of Honor
Notre Dame de Lorette
20Th Corps
Verdun
Chemin Des Dames
Ohim
Aisne
Soissons
Craonne