France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
01/08/1940
Matricule :
736FN40
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
05/02/1942
Release date :
06/06/1944
852
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Sergeant
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Dieppe - Group 1
Badge(s)
7
Injury(ies)
On 6 June 1944, he was seriously wounded in the abdomen on the beach, unable to receive medical care. He died the same evening from his injuries. First commando to fall under enemy fire on the beach at Colleville-sur-Orne (Colleville-Montgomery).
Died for France
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Médaille Militaire awarded posthumously
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with a palm and a bronze star, awarded posthumously
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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