France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
01/01/1941
Matricule :
3712FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
24/06/1943
Release date :
31/12/1945
921
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Hardtack 28
Badge(s)
114
355
Injury(ies)
Wounded on June 6, 1944; evacuated.
Returned to the front on August 7, 1944.
Accidentally wounded on August 19, 1944; evacuated from Bricqueville.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Officier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 avec 2 palms and vermeil star
Médaille de la Résistance Française
Médaille des Évadés
Croix du Combattant Volontaire de la Guerre 1939-1945
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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