France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
27/01/1941
Matricule :
6286 FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
13/06/1942
Release date :
27/12/1943
562
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
Raids
Hardtack 7
Badge(s)
26
Injury(ies)
Died of his wounds during a patrol in the Hardtrak 7 raid.
Died for France
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with bronze star
Citations
Posthumous Commendation from the Regiment
Wounded during a patrol behind enemy lines as part of a commando operation carried out between December 20, 1943, and January 3, 1944, he demonstrated great courage
and a fine spirit of self-sacrifice. Died of his wounds on December 27, 1943, on the island of Sark.
This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre with Bronze 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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