Georges VALOGNES

Birth

27/08/1920

Granville
(50 - Manche)

Death

26/09/1992

Granville
(50 - Manche)

72

years old

age at death

Place of burial

Buried at Granville cemetery (50 – Manche) – Concession expired.

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Job before the war

Job after the war

Merchant Navy

France Libre (Free French)

Engagement date :

01/07/1940

Matricule :

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1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos

Service duration

Engagement date :

19/01/1942

Release date :

14/01/1943

360

days

Assigned troop

Rank upon leaving the battalion

Private

Missions

Raids

Badge(s)

Injury(ies)

Wounded, with a bullet near the heart; surgery was not possible, and he lived with it for the rest of his life.

Decorations and Citations

Decorations

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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Georges VALOGNES