André Demetz
French general
 André Demetz | |
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 André Demetz | |
| Born | 10 December 1902 Dijon, France |
| Died | 17 November 1977(1977-11-17) (aged 74) Monthelon, France |
| Allegiance |  French Army |
| Rank | Army General (France) |
| Commands held | 2nd Dragoon Regiment (1944) 25th Airborne Division (1946) 1st Armored Division (1952) 6th Military Region (1956) Military Governor of Paris (1960) |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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André Demetz (1902-1977) was a French general, who fought in World War II and later rose to high rank after the war. Demetz was the first commander of the 25th Airborne Division[1] during a period in which the French Army was redefining itself following the defeats and internal conflicts of World War II. He later commanded a military region, was Military Governor of Paris, and also served as the Chief of Staff for Administration and Logistics at NATO Headquarters.[2]
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