Yves VOURC'H
Yves, Michel, Marie VOURC'H
Birth
07/07/1924
Plomodiern
(29 - Finistère)
Death
19/11/1998
Plomodiern
(29 - Finistère)
74
years old
age at death
Place of burial
Buried at Plomodiern cemetery (29 – Finistère) – at the far end of the north central aisle.
Job before the war
Student
Job after the war
Agricultural engineer
France Libre (Free French)
Engagement date :
mach 1941
Matricule :
1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos
Service duration
Engagement date :
Release date :
days
Assigned troop
Rank upon leaving the battalion
Lance Corporal
Missions
Normandy Campaign
Landing at Flushing
Netherlands Campaign
Raids
Badge(s)
157
208
Injury(ies)
Decorations and Citations
Decorations
Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Médaille de la Résistance Française
Medal of Freedom (United States)
Citations
Call for Testimonies
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