Susan Mary Gillian Travers was a British nurse and ambulance driver who served in the French Red Cross during the Second World War. She later became the only woman to be enlisted in the French Foreign Legion, having also served in French Indochina, during the First Indochina War.
Susan Travers
13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion
The 13th Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion, was created in 1940 and was the main unit of the 1st Free French Division, Free French Forces (FFL). From the coast of Norway to Bir Hakeim, to Africa then the Alsace, while passing by Syria and Italy, the 13th Demi-Brigade would be part of most of the major campaigns of the French Army during the Second World War.
Charles de Gaulle inspecting the 13th Demi-Brigade in Rome, Italy, 28 June 1944
The 13e DBLE marches through the Roman ruins at Lambaesis, in 1958 in a ceremonial revue. The Legionnaires with MAS 36, Officers and Sous-Officiers with submachine guns MAT-49. Holstered arms were probably MAC Mle 1950. Garde du Drapeau and Fanions at attention.
ERC 90 armored car of the 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion in Djibouti.
Croix de guerre des TOE