Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Légionnaire (Legionnair)

Unit:

1. Kompanie, I. Bataillon, Infanterie-Regiment 638, Légion des Volontaires Français (LVF)

Awarded on:

August 27th, 1943

Received with 1 bronze palm
Recommendation:
His unit was ambushed while on reconnaissance in enemy held territory on October 4th, 1942. Despite the fact that his opponents were vastly superieur, he refused to surrender and fought until the last bullet. He only let his weapons fall into enemey hands after they had been spiked. He was the only survivor of his 19 strong unit. His right leg was amputated.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Légionnaire (Legionnair)

Unit:

2.Kie 638.Infanterie Regiment - LVF

Awarded on:

November 1942

1 leg amputated

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Légionnaire (Legionnair)

Unit:

2.Kie 638.IR - LVF

Awarded on:

November 1942

ISA in silver received after the ambush near Kalinin the 4th October 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Légionnaire (Legionnair)

Unit:

2.Kie 638.IR - LVF

Awarded on:

November 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergent

Unit:

1.Kie I.Bat. 638 IR - LVF

Awarded on:

August 1943