Joseph HORNY
Joseph HORNY
Birth
20/01/1908
Wasselonne
German Empire
Death
20/10/1972
Marmoutier
(67 - Bas-Rhin)
64
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Merchant seaman (with the Messageries Maritimes Company since 1930)
Job after the war
Merchant seaman (head waiter with Messageries Maritimes)
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
23/07/1940
Matricule :
5899FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
10/06/1943
Release date :
07/10/1945
850
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Sergeant
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landings at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
74
203
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with two citations
Médaille du Levant
Médaille des Blessés
Citations
Cited in Army Orders
Displayed magnificent drive during the assault of June 6, 1944, and greatly contributed to the successful accomplishment of the mission assigned to his section.
This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre.
Cited in Army Orders
A non-commissioned officer of great merit and exceptional composure. During the landing at Flushing on November 1, 1944, he consistently remained at the forefront as his troop advanced through the city occupied by the enemy, killing several Germans with his submachine gun and thereby halting the momentum of an enemy counterattack.
This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre.
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