Collection Jean-Pierre Hélias ©
Robert GADOU
Robert, Paul, Lucien GADOU
Birth
21/09/1919
Bordeaux
(33 - Gironde)
Death
13/06/2008
Pessac
(33 - Gironde)
88
years old
age at death
Job before the war
Merchant Navy
French Navy
Job after the war
Employee of the city of Bordeaux then of the urban community
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
20/10/1941
Matricule :
5821FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
11/10/1942
Release date :
11/02/1946
1219
days
Assigned troop
Radio
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landings at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hardtrack 23
Badge(s)
39
278
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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If you have stories, documents, or memories to share, please contact us. Your contribution is invaluable in preserving their legacy.
Collection Famille Kieffer ©