Second World War heroine Andree Peel, who lived in Long Ashton near Bristol, died on 8 March, 2010, aged 105.
Mrs Peel, or Agent Rose as she was known, spent World War II risking her life for the French Resistance, and helping British and American pilots to escape from occupied Europe.
She also survived the horrors of two concentration camps.
Mrs Peel saved the lives of more than 100 servicemen shot down over France, was put in a concentration camp and cheated death at least three times, once when she faced a Nazi firing squad.
After the war, Mrs Peel met her future husband, John, an Englishman, and the couple settled in Long Ashton several years later.
Mrs Peel received France's highest award for bravery, the Légion d'Honneur, from her own brother, four-star General Maurice Virot.
Among her other decorations are the War Cross with palm, the War Cross with purple star, the American Medal of Freedom, the Medal of the Resistance and the Liberation Cross.
She recalled her experiences in her autobiography Miracles Do Happen and also inspired a film made by North Somerset filmmaker William Ennals.
Report this message By Elaine Pritchard on 12th Mar 2010Mrs Peel was an iconic figure who showed phenomenal courage in the most difficult circumstances. Her selfless bravery saved many lives and she stands as a monument to the triumph of the human spirit, which will set an example for many generations to come.
- Woodspring MP Liam Fox
Report this message By Les Mant on 12th Mar 2010A true heroine. Thank you so much for your courage and devotion. R.I.P.
Report this message By Philip Sewell on 9th Mar 2010A very gallant lady indeed. True heroism and raw courage. Bon repos, Madame Peel.
Report this message By Stephen Marquiss on 9th Mar 2010You are a beautiful soul, and I thank God for your inspirational life. Thankyou for how you took me under your wing as a healer, and gave so generously and energetically of your time. I was fifteen at the time, and I had no idea til today that you must have been ninety! Thankyou for your amazing dedication to others.
Report this message By joanna abraham on 9th Mar 2010You were beautiful.I have many memories of both you and john and now you are together.
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