Émile Dossin de Saint-Georges

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, born Émile Jean Henri Dossin (18 July 1854 – 18 January 1936), was a

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Lieutenant-General and one of the foremost Belgian generals of

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. Made Baron of Sint-Joris (''Saint-Georges'' in French), a notable barracks at Mechelen (Dossin Barracks) was named in his honour in 1936.

Career

In the years before World War I, Dossin served in various positions in the '' École de guerre'' and in an advisory capacity in the

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. In 1913, he was given command of the 18th Mixed Brigade and in 1914 given command of the 2nd Division of the Army, playing a notable part during the retreat from Antwerp and in the

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. Between 1915 and 1919, he served a Military envoy of the Belgian government in exile (of

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) in Le Havre. He finished his career as Lieutenant-general.

Honours

* : ** Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold. ** commander Order of the Crown ** War Cross *: Commander

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*: commander

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*: Commander

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Dossin de Saint-Georges
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