Comments on: Amede Maingard http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/ My existence in the virtual world Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:38:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Paul McCue http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-24030 Paul McCue Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:30:22 +0000 http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-24030 Hello Joseph Glad to see you approve of due recognition in respect of that great man Amédée Maingard But could I ask if you might be able to correct the spelling of his name. As you will see, the publishers of the biography got it wrong on their web site and I believe even Rogers have it incorrectly on their site. With best wishes from a cold and rainy England. Paul McCue Hello Joseph

Glad to see you approve of due recognition in respect of that great man Amédée Maingard But could I ask if you might be able to correct the spelling of his name. As you will see, the publishers of the biography got it wrong on their web site and I believe even Rogers have it incorrectly on their site.

With best wishes from a cold and rainy England.

Paul McCue

]]> By: joseph http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-23511 joseph Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:08:54 +0000 http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-23511 Amèdèe Maingard was a young Mauritian studying in London in 1939 who volunteered for the British Army. After a frustrating spell in the infantry, Maingard joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE), He parachuted into occupied France in 1943 to join the 'Stationer' circuit, initially as radio operator but soon was second-in-command in the circuit, arranging the delivery of weapons, supplies and personnel to the Rèsistance. After a year's clandestine work, he narrowly escaped the fate of his organiser who was, captured by the Germans in May 1944. Undeterred, Maingard developed his own 'Shipwright' circuit in time to support the Forces Françaises de l'Intèrieure (FFI) and the arrival of fifty-five men of 1st SAS Regiment for the ill-fated Operation BULBASKET shortly after D-Day. Somehow managing to keep the peace among the Gaullists, communists, British and Americans fighting for the French common cause, Maingard continued his vital work until the liberation of central France, earning recognition from both the British and French governments. He went onto play a leading role in Mauritius. Behind Enemy Lines With the SAS is more than a story of great bravery and dedication to duty in wartime. Maingard returned to Mauritius and was instrumental in developing the island's tourism and hotel industry. Founder and first Chairman of Air Mauritius, he became one of his country's most successful post-war businessmen before illness cut short his ambition and he died in 1981 at the age of 62. Readers will be grateful to Amèdèe Maingard's biographer for making this remarkable man's achievements in peace and war better known. http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/?product_id=1483 Amèdèe Maingard was a young Mauritian studying in London in 1939 who volunteered for the British Army. After a frustrating spell in the infantry, Maingard joined the Special Operations Executive (SOE), He parachuted into occupied France in 1943 to join the ‘Stationer’ circuit, initially as radio operator but soon was second-in-command in the circuit, arranging the delivery of weapons, supplies and personnel to the Rèsistance. After a year’s clandestine work, he narrowly escaped the fate of his organiser who was, captured by the Germans in May 1944. Undeterred, Maingard developed his own ‘Shipwright’ circuit in time to support the Forces Françaises de l’Intèrieure (FFI) and the arrival of fifty-five men of 1st SAS Regiment for the ill-fated Operation BULBASKET shortly after D-Day. Somehow managing to keep the peace among the Gaullists, communists, British and Americans fighting for the French common cause, Maingard continued his vital work until the liberation of central France, earning recognition from both the British and French governments. He went onto play a leading role in Mauritius. Behind Enemy Lines With the SAS is more than a story of great bravery and dedication to duty in wartime. Maingard returned to Mauritius and was instrumental in developing the island’s tourism and hotel industry. Founder and first Chairman of Air Mauritius, he became one of his country’s most successful post-war businessmen before illness cut short his ambition and he died in 1981 at the age of 62. Readers will be grateful to Amèdèe Maingard’s biographer for making this remarkable man’s achievements in peace and war better known.
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]]> By: joseph http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-23448 joseph Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:05:03 +0000 http://www.josephyiptong.com/2007/12/01/amede-maingard/#comment-23448 Major R. A. L. P. Maingard de la Ville-es-Offrans DSO, Croix de Guerre. Served SOE F Section. Radio Operator to Stationer circuit, later organiser of Shipwright circuit, central France 1943 - 1944. Survived war, returned to Mauritius and became successful businessman and founder of Air Mauritius. Awarded Legion d'Honneur and CBE. Died 1981, Mauritius, aged 62. Major R. A. L. P. Maingard de la Ville-es-Offrans DSO, Croix de Guerre. Served SOE F Section. Radio Operator to Stationer circuit, later organiser of Shipwright circuit, central France 1943 - 1944.

Survived war, returned to Mauritius and became successful businessman and founder of Air Mauritius. Awarded Legion d’Honneur and CBE. Died 1981, Mauritius, aged 62.

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