262994 Paul Raymond TESSIER, MiD, Reconnaissance Corps attached SOE: 26/08/1944

While researching Recce I came across this name and would like to find out more about him. I'm not sure where to start.

Casualty
Captain TESSIER, PAUL RAYMOND
Service Number 262994
Died 26/08/1944
Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. attd. Special Operations Executive
Mentioned in Despatches
Buried at LAGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Location: Seine-et-Marne, France
Number of casualties: 1

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Paul

 

That was a quick reply. I now have some more links to check. Thanks very much.

Cheers

Paul

 

Hi Paul

There are three entriesin the London Gazette, I hope this link
works if not then just type in his number in the search engine
and you'll find them

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Hi Kieron,

Thanks for the link.

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Paul

 

Hi Recce

The Paul Tessier you are talking about was my grandfather

His son my farther is also Paul Tessier
Give me an Email if you want any more info

Libération de Paris Gilles Primout Capitaine Tessier

 

Hello Nick,

Welcome to the forum.

Regards
Tom

 

Nick, Welcome to the forum. Do you have a photo of his grave at Lagny Communal Cemetery and do you know what Recce Unit he was with before SOE.

Cheers
Paul

 

pic sent by email

 

Name
Tessier, Paul Raymond
Rank:
Temporary Captain
Service No:
262994
Regiment:
Reconnaissance Corps

The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field
Award:
Mention-in-Despatches
Announcement in London Gazette:
19 July 1945

Catalogue reference: WO 373/98

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Paul

 

Paul,

Nice post.

Did you find out which Recce Regt he was with prior to SOE?

Regards
Tom

 

Tom, No I haven't.

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Paul

 

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Paul