France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
31/05/1943
Matricule :
501FN43
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
01/05/1943
Release date :
05/02/1945
646
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Caporal
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
115
218
221
Injury(ies)
Seriously wounded on 6 June at Ouistreham, after receiving 34 grenade fragments.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with 3 citations and a palm
Médaille de la Résistance Française
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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