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Antoine Philippe, Prince Of Orleans And Braganza
In memory of:
Captain Antoine Philippe, Prince Of Orleans And Braganza
November 29, 1918
London, United KingdomMilitary Service
37
Army
Royal Canadian Dragoons (1st Armoured Regiment)
Military Cross, London Gazette, # 30234, dated 16 August 1917, "For conspicious gallantry and devotion to duty. As Intelligence Officer, he observed the enemy position at close range. Finally he got within 400 yards of the enemy in daylight, and though under heavy fire, continued his observations and obtained information which was of the utmost value". Légion d'honneur (Chévalier), London Gazette # 31736 dated 16 January 1920.
Additional Information
August 9, 1881
Paris, France
December 2, 1916
France
Son of Prince Gaston, Comté d'Eu and Isabelle de Bragance, Imperial Princess of Brazil of Chateau d'Eu, France. Brother of Prince Pierre d'Orléans et Bragance and Prince Louis d'Orléans et Bragance.
Commemorated on Page 480 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page.
Burial Information
DREUX ROYAL CHAPEL
Pas de Calais, France
N/A
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of Antoine Philippe – Photo courtesy of Thomas L. Skelding -
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Family Photo – Prince Gaston, Count of d'Eu and Isabelle de Gragance, Imperial Princes of Brazil with their three sons, Prince Pierre, Prince Luis and Prince Antoine.
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