Eugène TROYARD
Eugène, Marie, Ange TROYARD
Birth
01/07/1917
Perros-Guirec
(22 - Côtes-du-Nord)
Death
11/12/1972
Sainte-Adresse
(76 - Seine-Maritime)
55
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Merchant seaman (general service worker for the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique in Le Havre)
Job after the war
Night watchman in a caravan factory
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
02/08/1941
Matricule :
5492FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
10/06/1940
Release date :
27/09/1944
1570
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
96
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with bronze star
Médaille Commémorative des Services Volontaires de la France Libre
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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