Jean PINELLI
Jean, André, Pierre PINELLI
Birth
09/08/1914
Nouméa
New Caledonia
Death
19/07/1993
Brighton
United Kingdom
78
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Buried in Ocklynge Cemetery, located in the former Eastbourne area - Sussex - United Kingdom – Grave No. T 1518
Job before the war
Physical education teacher
Job after the war
Sports instructor for people with disabilities
Organizer of disability sports events
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
09/08/1941
Matricule :
994FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
29/01/1942
Release date :
05/10/1945
1345
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Enseigne de Vaisseau de 1ère classe
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hartack 11
Badge(s)
2
343
Injury(ies)
Seriously wounded on the beach on 6 June 1944, evacuated. An amputation of a leg was considered but ultimately not necessary.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with a bronze palm and a bronze star
Médaille de la Résistance
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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