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Gaston BRIAND

Gaston, Joseph BRIAND

Birth

21/11/1924

Montréal, QC
Canada

Death

29/11/2007

Hamilton, ON
Canada

83

years old

age at death

Place of burial

Ashes scattered in Dundas - Hamilton - Ontario - Canada

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Job before the war

Job after the war

Farmer operating a dairy goat farm for 25 years

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France Libre (Free French)

Engagement date :

29/05/1943

Matricule :

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1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos

Service duration

Engagement date :

09/06/1943

Release date :

31/12/1945

936

days

 Assigned troop

Troop 8

Rank upon leaving the battalion

Private

Missions

D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign

Raids

Badge(s)

95

Injury(ies)

Decorations and Citations

Decorations

Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with bronze star

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.

06 juin 1964 - Ouistreham

Collection Famille Kieffer ©

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