Georges Catroux

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Georges Catroux (born: 29 January 1877, Limoges, France - died: 21 December 1969, Paris) was a French military figure and diplomat who served in both World War I and World War II and received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. He was educated at the Prytanée National Militaire. From 1941 to 1943 he was the general and commander in chief of Free French led by Charles de Gaulle.

He took control of Syria for the Free French after the defeat of Vichy General Dentz and the Armistice of Saint Jean d'Acre.

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