# Red Sea: sailors from French frigate Alsace decorated by EU

> The former commander of the frigate Alsace and his helicopter pilot received a European medal for their commitment in the Red Sea against the Houthis in 2024.

**In brief**: France internationally event (severity: info), first detected on 8 November 2026 at 06:42. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 8 November 2026 at 06:42.

- Category: France internationally
- Severity: Info
- Place: Not located
- First detected: 8 November 2026 at 06:42
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 06:42
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12883-red-sea-sailors-from-french-frigate-alsace-decorated-by-eu

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Grèce. Mer Rouge : une décoration européenne pour les marins de la frégate Alsace](https://www.dna.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/11/08/mer-rouge-une-decoration-europeenne-pour-les-marins-de-la-fregate-alsace) — Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace, 8 November 2026 at 06:42

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