Fernand DESVAGERS
Fernand DESVAGERS
Birth
08/06/1915
La Fresnais
(35 - Ille-et-Vilaine)
Death
28/09/1956
Dinan
(22 - Côtes-du-Nord)
41
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Merchant sailor (Newfoundland fisherman)
Job after the war
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
07/06/1941
Matricule :
5702FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
14/05/1942
Release date :
01/04/1945
1053
days
Assigned troop
Command
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
25
Injury(ies)
Evacuated due to illness on 29 July 1944. Rejoined his unit on 7 August 1944.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with vermeil star
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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