Jacquelin RIVIÈRE
Jacquelin, Léon RIVIÈRE
Birth
17/08/1920
Prunay-le-Gillon
(28 - Eure-et-Loir)
Death
28/02/1944
Wassenaar
Pays-Bas
23
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Took part in the Wassenaar Raid; disappeared with five men during the mission. Buried by the enemy as an RAF airman.
Job before the war
French Navy
Job after the war
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
03/07/1940
Matricule :
10834FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
01/07/1943
Release date :
28/02/1944
242
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Caporal
Missions
Raids
Hardtack 36 - Premium
Badge(s)
198
Injury(ies)
Disappeared during the Wassenaar Raid on the night of 27–28 February 1944.
Died for France
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with star
Citations
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