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Photo: BREUER Jean, 9074, Pvt - April, 12, 1945 in VEELE (Holland)
Parachutist fullfil of energy, was one of the best elements of the Sergeant Rolin's attack section, with which he went up to the attack of the bridge of Veele on April 12, 1945. His section had contributed to reduce all enemy resistance, to the south of the Channel and was going to terminate his mission when Breuer fell, at the same time as his chief, mortally reached by the enemy bullet of snipers. He will die on April 14, 1945.
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