Collection Mme Magy-Briton ©
Félix MAGY
Félix, Roger MAGY
Birth
24/11/1919
Marseille
(13 - Bouches-du-Rhône)
Death
12/03/1985
Woodcare, CA
États-Unis
65
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Merchant sailor (general service officer)
Job after the war
Owner of a French restaurant in London, then head waiter in major U.S. restaurants
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
13/07/1940
Matricule :
4801FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
22/07/1942
Release date :
15/12/1944
877
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Hardtrack 24
Badge(s)
35
211
Injury(ies)
Wounded on 11 June 1944 at Amfreville (two wounds to the right hand and one to the left leg). Evacuated. Returned to the front on 7 August 1944.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 avec étoile de bronze
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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