Collection Mickaël Grinié ©
Robert SAERENS
Robert, Henri SAERENS
Birth
18/07/1919
Arcey
(25 - Doubs)
Death
22/01/2009
Hennebont
(56 - Morbihan)
89
years old
age at death
Job before the war
French Navy (joined as cabin boy in 1936) then naval rifleman )
Job after the war
French Navy Commando
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
01/03/1941
Matricule :
10828FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
10/06/1943
Release date :
10/04/1946
1035
days
Assigned troop
K Guns
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Sergeant
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
72
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Officier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Commandeur de l'Ordre National du Mérite
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with citations
Médaille de la Résistance
Military Medal (Royaume-Uni)
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 ©