John G. Goldsmith
Major John Gilbert Goldsmith DSO MC (15 August 1909 – 1 January 1972) was a British agent in the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the Second World War.
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| Nickname(s) | Valentin |
| Born | August 15, 1909 |
| Died | January 1, 1972 |
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| Service/ | Special Operations Executive British Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Attorney Circuit |
| Commands held | Attorney Circuit |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre |
He worked for the French section of the organisation, and under the codename 'Valentin' was the organiser of the 'Attorney' circuit near Amiens.
During his time working with SOE, he was captured by the Gestapo, only to manage a daring escape from the Hotel Continentale in Paris whilst in their custody and under armed guard.
References
- Goldsmith, John (1971). An Accidental Agent. Leo Cooper. ISBN 978-0850520378.
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