Andree Peel, French heroine who saved 102 Allied pilots from the Nazis, dies aged 105

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By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 9:14 PM on 08th March 2010

An unsung Second World War heroine who saved more than 100 lives and survived a Nazi death squad has died aged 105.

Andree Peel, who was known as Agent Rose, helped 102 British and American pilots escape from her native France.

The resistance fighter was imprisoned in two concentration camps but was liberated and went on to settle in Long Ashton, Bristol, after the war.

Mrs Peel, who helped 102 British and American pilots escape from her native France, with the concentration camp uniform she wore before being liberated

Mrs Peel was awarded the War Cross with palm, the War Cross with purple star, the medal of the Resistance and the Liberation cross.

She also received the American Medal of Freedom from US President Dwight Eisenhower, as well as the King's Commendation for Brave Conduct, presented to her by King George VI.

Dr Liam Fox, Conservative MP for Woodspring, Somerset, paid tribute today to Mrs Peel's 'selfless bravery'.

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Mrs Peel's most harrowing experience came when she faced a Nazi death squad, but she was saved when they fled as Americans troops advanced on the Buchenwald concentration camp.

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[murielm99]

1. Everyone needs to click on the link and see the pictures.

Look at all her medals! She was beautiful when she was young. She is beautiful in the picture with her brother, too.

I would like to know how she managed to save so many. I think I will look for more details.