Henri Lafont
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For the Free French pilot, see Henry Lafont.
Henri Lafont (born Henri Chamberlin, 22 April 1902 – 26 December 1944) was an underworld figure who headed the Carlingue, French auxiliaries for the German security services, during the German occupation of France in World War II.
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Henry Lafont | |
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Born | Henri Chamberlin (1902-04-22)22 April 1902 Paris, France |
Died | 26 December 1944(1944-12-26) (aged 42) |
Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
Criminal status | Executed |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany Vichy France |
Conviction(s) | Treason |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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He was executed by firing squad on 26 December 1944 alongside corrupt policeman Pierre Bonny and footballer-turned-criminal Alexandre Villaplane.