René NAVRAULT
René NAVRAULT
Birth
03/06/1921
Moulins
(03 - Allier)
Death
22/12/2005
Evry-Courcouronnes
(91 - Essonne)
84
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Cremated in Évry; ashes partly scattered in the Garden of Remembrance (Jardin des Souvenirs) in Gravelines and partly at sea off Petit-Fort-Philippe, near Gravelines.
Job before the war
Job after the war
Customs officer (Brigadier rank)
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
01/08/1942
Matricule :
508FN42
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
Release date :
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Caporal
Missions
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hardtack 11
Badge(s)
50
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Médaille de la Résistance Française
Citations
Citation at Army level
Decree of 16 October 1945
Official Journal of the French Republic (JORF) of 22 November 1945
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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