Roger CARON
Roger, Kléber, Jean CARON
Birth
21/07/1919
Sainte-Colombe
(77 - Seine-et-Marne)
Death
06/02/1978
Longford
Irlande
58
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Job before the war
Job after the war
Restaurant owner
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
07/04/1941
Matricule :
5451FN41
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
29/09/1942
Release date :
20/11/1945
1148
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Sergeant
Missions
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Hardtack 11
Badge(s)
38
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with bronze palm and vermeil star
Citations
Citation at Army order
During street fighting for the capture of Flushing on 1 November 1944, while occupying with his group the first floor of a house located 300 meters from a German blockhouse, he exposed himself without fear to enemy fire and engaged a German section with his light machine gun, inflicting casualties and forcing it to withdraw.
Décision N° 150 EMG.3/Rec du 24/02/1945
This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre with Vermilion Star.
Citation at Corps order
Army Order dated 19 September 1944
This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Palm.
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