op.amherst

Operation Amherst
Part of the Western Front of 1944-45 in the European theatre of World War II. Was a Free French and British SAS attack designed to capture intact Dutch canals, bridges and airfields during World War II. It was led by Brigadier Mike Calvert of Chindit fame.
Date7 - 8th April 1945
LocationDrenthe, Netherlands
ResultAllied Victory
Belligerents
France
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Canada
Germany
Commanders and leaders
Mike Calvert (United Kingdom)
Pierre Sicaud (France)
Strength
3 SAS (France)
4 SAS (France)
8th Reconnaissance Regiment (Canada)
Elements of the 25th Army
Casualties and losses
34 killed
60 wounded
69 captured
300 killed or wounded
187 captured
  1. SAS Bouard, Jean Baptiste

    SURNAME Bouard FORENAME Jean Baptiste UNIT 4 SAS RANK Adjutant NUMBER 31670 AWARD Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, Medaille Militaire (Fr), Croix de Guerre (France) PLACE Europe 1944-45 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes born...
  2. SAS Bolusset, Rene

    SURNAMEBolusset FORENAMERene UNIT3 SAS (1 Company) RANKSoldat NUMBER AWARDBronzen Kruis (Holland) PLACEHolland 1945 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes born 1.11.1917 Montceau les Mines Op.Amherst
  3. SAS Blonde, Daniel

    SURNAMEBlonde FORENAMEDaniel UNIT4 SAS (3 Company) RANKSoldat NUMBER AWARDBronzen Kruis (Holland) PLACEHolland 1945 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes Op.Amherst
  4. SAS Bidault, Rene

    SURNAMEBidault FORENAMERene UNIT4 SAS (3 Squadron + 3 Company) RANKSoldat NUMBER AWARDMedaille Militaire (France) PLACEEurope 1944-45 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes 4 SAS (3 Squadron) 1944 Cooney Party Pierre 403 Op.Spenser 4 SAS (3 Company) 1945...
  5. SAS Besnard, Charles

    SURNAMEBesnard FORENAMECharles UNIT4 SAS (1 Company) RANKSoldat NUMBER AWARDBronzen Kruis (Holland) PLACEHolland 1945 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes Op.Amherst 1945 WIA and POW 8.4.1945 Westdorp
  6. SAS Bertheol, Francois

    SURNAMEBertheol FORENAMEFrancois UNIT3 SAS (1 Company) RANKSoldat NUMBER AWARDBronzen Kruis (Holland) PLACEHolland 1945 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONparent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes op.Amherst
  7. SAS Bastard, Andre

    SURNAME Bastard FORENAME Andre UNIT 3 SAS (2 Squadron + 2 Company) RANK Soldat NUMBER AWARD Medaille Militaire (France) PLACE Europe 1944-45 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes alias Bastard-Rosset 3 SAS (2 Squadron) 1944 Op.Derry...
  8. Andre Renaud

    Andre Renaud

    born 13.3.1922 Tonneins Army September 1940 1 RTA,Blida radio instructor BCRA 5.1.1944 SAS February 1944 Soldat 4 SAS (3 Squadron) 1944 Op.Grog Op.Spenser 4 SAS (HQ Squadron) 1944 Op.Franklin 4 SAS (1 Company) 1945 Op.Amherst photo courtesy http://lerot.org/FFLSAS
  9. Andre Tetard

    Andre Tetard

    Soldat 3 SAS 1944 Op.Jockworth 3 SAS (3 Company) 1945 Op.Amherst shown also as Tetart photo courtesy http://lerot.org/FFLSAS
  10. SAS Valayer, Jean

    SURNAME Valayer FORENAME Jean UNIT 3 SAS (1 Company) RANK Sous Lieutenant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 10th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes 3 RCP 1944 3 SAS (1 Squadron)...
  11. SAS Treis, Antoine

    SURNAME Treis FORENAME Antoine UNIT 4 SAS (Jeeps) RANK Caporal-Chef NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 8th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes qualified parachutist Largo and...
  12. SAS Taylor, Georges William

    SURNAME Taylor FORENAME Georges William UNIT 4 SAS (3 Company) RANK Sous Lieutenant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 8th April 1945 AGE 20 GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes alias Taylor,Louis...
  13. SAS Spina, Robert

    SURNAME Spina FORENAME Robert UNIT 3 SAS (1 Company) RANK Soldat NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 10th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes 3 SAS (1 Squadron) 1944 Op.Harrod - WIA...
  14. SAS Salomon, Jean

    SURNAME Salomon FORENAME Jean UNIT 3 SAS (HQ Company) RANK Commandant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 11th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes alias Simon,Jean born 5.6.1908...
  15. SAS Ravenel, Jean Marie

    SURNAME Ravenel FORENAME Jean Marie UNIT 4 SAS (2 Company) RANK Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 8th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes awards Medaille Militaire...
  16. SAS Ragnacci, Yago

    SURNAME Ragnacci FORENAME Yago UNIT 3 SAS (HQ Company) RANK Sergeant NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 7th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE Beilen General Cemetery,Netherlands ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes 3 SAS 1944 Op.Jockworth 3 SAS (HQ Company)...
  17. SAS Pintaud, Henri

    SURNAME Pintaud FORENAME Henri UNIT 3 SAS (2 Company) RANK Soldat NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 8th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes parachute training Ringway 2-21.12.1944...
  18. SAS Peron, Rene

    SURNAME Peron FORENAME Rene UNIT 4 SAS (1 Company) RANK Caporal NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes parachute training 22.11.-11.12.1944 award...
  19. SAS Munsch, Jean Pierre

    SURNAME Munsch FORENAME Jean Pierre UNIT 3 SAS (1 Company) RANK Soldat NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 9th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 3 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes parachute training Ringway...
  20. SAS Marche, Rene

    SURNAME Marche FORENAME Rene UNIT 4 SAS (3 Company) RANK Caporal NUMBER DATE OF DEATH 8th April 1945 AGE GRAVESITE SAS War Memorial,Sennecey-le-Grand,France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION parent unit 2 Regiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes awards Medaille Militaire...
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