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The 27e bataillon de chasseurs alpins (27e BCA) is a Chasseurs alpins battalion of the French Army. It is a heavily decorated unit, whose members wear the fourragère of the Legion of Honour.
The 27e BCA was created after the Franco-Prussian War. It distinguished itself during the First World War, earning 9 mentions in despatches and the fourragère of the Legion of Honour.
During the Second World War, it notably took part in the Battles of Narvik. After it was disbanded after Case Anton, some of its elements trained the Maquis des Glières; in subsequent combat against SS units the Battalion gained the motto of Vivre libre ou mourir ("live as free men, or die").
It took part in the Algerian War, in Kabily, until 1962.
Recently, the 27e BCA has been engaged in Afghanistan, notably taking part in the Battle of Alasay.
Commander[]
Major Fauquignon (1871–1874)
Major Michaud (1874–1878)
Major Obry (1878–1880)
Major Malaper (1880–1883)
Major Dechizelle (1883–1892)
Major Baugillot (1892–1901)
Major Marjoulet (1901–1910)
Major Eychnene (1911–1914)
Major Renie (August 1914)
Major Stirn (June 1915 – February 1916)
Major Demain (March – August 1916)
Major de Galbert (August – September 1916)
Major Pigeaud (October – November 1916)
Major Richier (December 1916 – September 1918)
Major Tessier (September – October 1918)
Major Croisset (November 1918 – October 1920)
Major Montalegre (October 1920)
Major Petitpas (August 1921 – September 1922)
Major Michal (September 1922 – September 1926)
Major Agliany (September 1926 – October 1928)
Major Bonnet de la Tour (October 1928 – July 1930)
Major Vinot (July 1930 – January 1934)
Major Molle (January 1934 – April 1936)
Major Chomel de Jarnieu (April 1936 – September 1938)