François BALOCHE
François, Émile, Auguste BALOCHE
Birth
11/11/1913
Littry
(14 - Calvados)
Death
01/12/1987
Caen
(14 - Calvados)
74
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Job before the war
Job after the war
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
24/07/1940
Matricule :
4900FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
15/07/1942
Release date :
30/10/1943
472
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Sergeant
Missions
Raids
Dieppe - Group 3
Badge(s)
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Officier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 39-45 with bronze palms
Médaille de la Résistance Française with rosette
Médaille Coloniale with clasp "Extrême-Orient"
Médaille Commémorative de la Campagne d'Indochine
Military Medal (United Kingdom)
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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