Charles Piroth
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 70 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 14,1906 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Champlitte |
| France | |
| Date of died | March 15,1954 |
| Died | Diện Bien Phủ |
| Vietnam | |
| Service/branch | French Army |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Italian campaign | |
| First Indochina War | |
| Battle of Dien Bien Phu | |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
| Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 | |
| Legion of Honour | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 998271 |
Charles Piroth Life story
Charles Jean Clément Piroth was a French artillery officer and World War II veteran. He served three tours in Vietnam during the First Indochina War. Piroth commanded the artillery during the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ. He was bold and optimistic before hositilities erupted, exulting "I've got more guns than I need. "
