• Operation Amherst

Date of birth:

August 22nd, 1926 (Brest, Frankrijk)

Nationality:

French

After Regrouping in Great-Britain he participated in operation 'Auchinleck' from february 1944 until june 1944 with HQ of the 'Demi-Brigade', 'France' with 4th SAS, 'Dingson' with the second wave from 9th June 1944 until 18th June 1944 and 'Amherst' from 4th until 20th April 1945 with 18/HQ Squadron, 4th SAS.

Career:
07th July 1943: Joins the Free French Forces - FFL in Tunesia
1943: Serves in the 1st Free French Division (1re DFL) - 3rd BIA
7th November 1943: disembarked in the UK
November 1943: Appointed to the staff of the 1/2 SAS Brigade
February-June 1944 : Auchinleck
5th June to 14th September 1944: Appointed to the 4th SAS Bat. - 2nd RCP
10th to 18th June 1944 operation Dingson 4th SAS Bat. - 2nd RCP
4st to 20th April 1945: operation Amherst 4th SAS Bat - 2nd RCP : Dropping-Zones 21 - 22 / Stick 1
9th April 1945: captured - POW near Zuidlharen

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chasseur 1ere Classe (Private 1 st clas)

Unit:

Stick 18, HQ Squadron, 4th SAS Regiment, Special Air Service (SAS), British Army

Awarded on:

January 2nd, 1951

Awarded for:

Operation Amherst

Aanbeveling:
For having distinguished himself in the face of the enemy by courageous and tactful conduct, having landed by parachute behind enemy lines in Drenthe in the night of April 7 and 8 1945 and having participated fearlessly in the ensuing fighting, getting injured in the process. In so doing, he has contributed to the liberation of the Netherlands thereby having served the interests of the Dutch State.

Royal decree no.15 dated 2nd January 1951.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - The Dutch Medals Page
  - Parachutistes S.A.S de la France Libre 1940 - 1945
  - FFlas.org