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Sabiani, François

Date of birth:
January 2nd, 1920 (Marseille, France)
Date of death:
June 2nd, 1942 (Galaschino, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
French

Biography

François SABIANI was the son of Simon SABIANI (1888-1956) a zealous French collaborationist and leader of the Parti Populaire Français - PPF in Marseille in 1942.

CAREER:
28th October 1941 : join the IR 638 - LVF after having tried to join the Free French Forces of De Gaulle.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Légionnaire
Unit:
Infanterie-Regiment 638, Légion des Volontaires Français (LVF)
Awarded on:
August 25th, 1942
"Avait une haute conception de son devoir. S'était distingué le 29
mai 1942, au cours d'une patrouille de reconnaissance, par son calme et son
mépris du danger. A été blessé mortellement, le 2 juin 1942, en
accomplissant une mission de liaison."

With one star
Croix de Guerre L.V. F. (Vichy)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Légionnaire (Legionnair)
Unit:
638. Infanterie Regiment - LVF
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1942
Médaille Militaire
Awarded by French general GALY in the Invalides - Paris

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