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Marcel RIVEAU
Marcel, Eugène RIVEAU
Birth
23/02/1920
La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée
(49 - Maine-et-Loire)
Death
17/12/2013
Saint-Philibert
(56 - Morbihan)
93
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Apprentice, then enlisted in the French Navy in December 1939.
Job after the war
Tailor; he founded a garment manufacturing company, which he ran for about thirty years.
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
05/01/1942
Matricule :
10428FN42
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
18/06/1943
Release date :
08/02/1945
601
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
107
285
Injury(ies)
Wounded on 24 July 1944 at Bréville, evacuated.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
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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