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Georges MESSANOT

Georges, André, Victor MESSANOT

Birth

12/08/1920

Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

Death

12/04/1984

Fréjus
(83 - Var)

63

years old

age at death

Place of burial

Buried in Saint-Étienne Cemetery in Fréjus (83 - Var)

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Job before the war

French Navy (mechanic)

Job after the war

Soldier

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France Libre (Free French)

Engagement date :

28/12/1942

Matricule :

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1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos

Service duration

Engagement date :

24/06/1943

Release date :

02/03/1946

982

days

 Assigned troop

Troop 8

Rank upon leaving the battalion

Lance Sergeant

Missions

D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign

Raids

Hardtrack 21

Badge(s)

71

338
344

Injury(ies)

Decorations and Citations

Decorations

Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with 4 citations
Fourragère de la Médaille Militaire individually

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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