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France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
18/10/1940
Matricule :
4810FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
10/06/1943
Release date :
01/05/1946
1056
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Warrant Officer Class II
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hardtrack 21
Badge(s)
67
282
Injury(ies)
Wounded on 6 June 1944 during the advance in Ouistreham. Evacuated. Returned to the front on 7 August 1944.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
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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