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Georges SCHERER

Georges SCHERER

Birth

29/10/1919

Balbronn
(67 - Bas-Rhin)

Death

19/08/2002

Carentan
(50 - Manche)

82

years old

age at death

Place of burial

Buried at Ouistreham cemetery (14 – Calvados).

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Job before the war

French Army since 1939

Job after the war

Hotelier and locksmith

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France Libre (Free French)

Engagement date :

30/07/1941

Matricule :

6299FN41

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1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos

Service duration

Engagement date :

25/06/1942

Release date :

01/07/1945

1102

days

 Assigned troop

Troop 1

Rank upon leaving the battalion

Lance Corporal

Missions

D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign

Raids

Hardtrack 13

Badge(s)

29

Injury(ies)

Evacuated from Bréville due to burns on 18 July 1944.

Decorations and Citations

Decorations

Médaille Militaire
Croix de 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.

06 juin 1964 - Ouistreham

Collection Famille Kieffer ©

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