France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
03/04/1942
Matricule :
240FN42
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
16/06/1942
Release date :
19/10/1945
1221
days
Assigned troop
Troop 1
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Sergeant
Missions
D-Day landings
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
28
Injury(ies)
Wounded on the beach on June 6. Continued fighting before being finally evacuated after the fighting at the Ouistreham casino. Returned to the front on August 7, 1944.
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevallier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with star and palm
Médaille de la Résistance
Fourragère de la Croix de Guerre à titre individuel
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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