Nickname(s) Valentin Name John Goldsmith Allegiance United Kingdom Died January 1, 1972 | Unit Attorney Circuit Rank Major Commands held Attorney Circuit Books Accidental Agent | |
Born August 15, 1909 ( 1909-08-15 ) Awards Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939–1945 Service/branch Special Operations Executive, British Army | ||
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.
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.
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