Théophile Marie Brébant


Théophile Marie Brébant was a French Army officer during World War I and World War II. He ended his career in 1946 with the rank of colonel.

Career

Brébant served from 23 July 1908 to 14 June 1946 in the French Army.
During his career he belonged to the following regiments:
During World War I, Brébant participated in the First Battle of the Marne and the Battle of Verdun.
During the Second World War from 1939 to 1940, he participated in the Battle of France. Then he was a prisoner in Germany in Oflag IV-D.

Honour

A street of Guingamp is now called "Col. Brébant" to honour him. It is planned to name a street where a green space in his name at Le Mans.

Awards