• Operation Amherst

Date of birth:

March 23rd, 1924 (Montendre/Poitou-Charentes, France)

Date of death:

October 26th, 2016 (Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac, France)

Service number:

35926

Nationality:

French

Coming from French 'Marine Nationale' and rallied into the 'FFL' (De Gaulle's Free French Troops) in march 1943 at Trinidad
FAFL No (member FFL): 35926.
Followed his parachutist instruction at Chamberley, England in August 1943 and was placed with the 4th SAS (French Special Air Service Unit). Was involved in operation Dingson, second wave from 9th June 1944 until 18th June 1944 and operation Amherst from 4th April 1945 until 20th April 1945.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chasseur 1ère Classe (Private 1 st clas)

Unit:

5/4th Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1951

Awarded for:

Operation Amherst

Recommendation:
He has distinguished himself by courageous and tactful conduct in combat against the enemy on April 7 and 8, 1945, having been dropped behind enemy lines in Drenthe and having fearlessly taken part in the ensuing fighting during which he was wounded. By his conduct, he contributed to the liberation of The Netherlands, thereby serving the interests of the Dutch Government.

Royal Decree No. 15

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 28th, 1943

n° 2255 - Ringway

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Parachutiste

Unit:

1ère compagnie, 4e BIA, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army

Awarded on:

1944

WIA 29.07.1944 + 12.04.1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

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