Henri COQUET
Henri, Yves, Dominique COQUET
Birth
10/02/1924
Plogoff
(29 - Finistère)
Death
01/04/1986
Douarnenez
(29 - Finistère)
62
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Job before the war
French Navy
Job after the war
Lighthouse keeper, mainly at La Vieille and also at Ar Men
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
21/06/1940
Matricule :
1826FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
18/09/1944
Release date :
01/07/1945
286
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
254
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Citations
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