Paul Lacombe de La Tour was a French army officer who served from 1910 to 1940 through both World War I and World War II. He eventually rose to the rank of Lieutenant-colonel and led the 97th Reconnaissance Group of the Infantry Division into combat during the Battle of France. Colonel Paul Lacombe de La Tour was killed in action while commanding a rear guard action which was covering the withdrawal of the 7th North African Infantry Division across the Oise River.
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