Roger CABANELA
Roger, Henri CABANELA DIAZ
Birth
12/04/1914
Bordeaux
(33 - Gironde)
Death
28/02/1944
Wassenaar
The Netherlands
29
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Took part in the Wassenaar Raid; disappeared with five men during the mission. Buried by the enemy as an RAF airman.
Later transferred and buried in La Salle Military Cemetery in Tours (37 - Indre-et-Loire)
Job before the war
Job after the war
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
22/02/1943
Matricule :
4339FN43
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
Release date :
days
Assigned troop
Troop 8
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Private
Missions
Raids
Hardtack 36 - Premium
Badge(s)
199
Injury(ies)
Disappeared during the Wassenaar Raid on the night of 27–28 February 1944.
Died for France
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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