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Bernard BEUX
Bernard, Émile, Ernest BEUX
Birth
26/12/1924
Bonsecours
(76 - Seine-Inférieure)
Death
27/06/1977
Paris 15e
(75 - Paris)
52
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Buried in the municipal cemetery of Bagneux (Hauts-de-Seine, 92) – Section 15, Row 2, Grave No. 3. Map reference No. 2703.
Job before the war
Merchant sailor
Job after the war
Railway Worker
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
23/09/1940
Matricule :
4908FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
10/06/1942
Release date :
18/11/1945
1257
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
31
217
Injury(ies)
Wounded in the head (forehead) on 6 June during the Normandy landings at Colleville beach; evacuated. Returned to duty on 7 August. Evacuated to hospital on 11 August. Rejoined his unit on 18 September.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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