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Émile GUY
Émile, Paul, Albert GUY
Birth
22/09/1920
Rosendaël
(59 - Nord)
Death
03/04/1990
Édimbourg
United Kingdom
69
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Cremated. Ashes placed on his parents’ grave in Malo-les-Bains Cemetery in Dunkirk (59 - Nord) - Row 3, Grave No. 25
Job before the war
Merchant seaman
Job after the war
Engineer in Africa
Hotel Manager in Scotland
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
24/01/1944
Matricule :
7FN43
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
08/02/1944
Release date :
01/04/1945
418
days
Assigned troop
K-Gun
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landings at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
187
334
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with star
Citations
Private without specialty GUY, Émile, service no. 1003 CAS 44, of the 1st Battalion Fusiliers Marins Commandos, for the following reason: During the street fighting in Flushing on 1st November 1944, volunteered for a dangerous mission during which he was seriously wounded. Demonstrated great devotion.”
This citation includes the award of the 1939 - 194545 Croix de Guerre with a silver-gilt star.
Call for Testimonies
The Association des Familles de Commandos de la France Libre works to restore the full history of these men, beyond just June 6, 1944. Testimonies and family archives help keep alive the memory of all the men who served in the unit between 1942 and 1945.
If you have stories, documents, or memories to share, please contact us. Your contribution is invaluable in preserving their legacy.
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