France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
07/04/1943
Matricule :
508FN43
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
16/06/1943
Release date :
31/10/1945
868
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hardtack 4
Badge(s)
121
Injury(ies)
Wounded at Amfreville on 10 June 1944 (neck and left hand), evacuated. Returned to the unit on 4 July 1944.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Médaillé des Évadés
Combattant Volontaire de la Résistance
Citations
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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