Raymond Fenard
French Admiral
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Raymond Albert Fenard was a French admiral and veteran of World War I and World War II.
BornJanuary 7, 1887
Yonne, France
DiedMarch 8, 1957 (aged 70) [1]
Berne, Switzerland
AllegianceFrance
BranchFrench Navy
Raymond Albert Fenard | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 7, 1887 Yonne, France |
| Died | March 8, 1957 (aged 70) [1] Berne, Switzerland |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Service years | 1905- |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Honor[2] Legion of Merit[3] |
Career
During World War II, Fenard served as the chief of the French naval mission in the United States.[4] In this role he was able to negotiate the rearmament and modernization of the French navy with the assistance of the United States. During the North Africa campaign Fenard helped negotiate the surrender of Vichy French forces to the Allies.[5][6]: 121 Fenard achieved this by informing François Darlan that his son was ill and that he was needed in Algiers, once he arrived he was pressured to give the order to surrender.[7][6]: 62