Collection Josiane Flesch ©
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
22/02/1943
Matricule :
66FN43
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
21/12/1943
Release date :
08/06/1944
170
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
153
Injury(ies)
Seriously wounded on the beach on 6 June 1944. Evacuated, then died in England on 8 or 9 June.
Died for France
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with a bronze star
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.
Collection Famille Kieffer ©