Collection Musée de Tradition des Fusiliers Marins ©
Francis VOURC'H
Francis, Joseph, Marie VOURCH
Birth
06/01/1913
Lanhouarneau
(29 - Finistère)
Death
02/06/1987
Brest
(29 - Finistère)
74
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Buried in Kerfautras Cemetery in Brest (29 - Finistère) - Section 26, Row 5, Grave No. 22
Job before the war
French Navy
Job after the war
French Navy
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
01/07/1940
Matricule :
5608FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
24/01/1942
Release date :
09/10/1944
989
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lieutenant
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Dieppe
Command
Badge(s)
5
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Officier de la Légion d'Honneur
Commandeur de l'Ordre National du Mérite
2 Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Croix du Combattant Volontaire de la Guerre
1939-1945
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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