Date of birth:

January 10th, 1921 (Marseille, France)

Date of death:

June 16th, 1982 (Strasbourg, France)

Nationality:

French

29.06.1940: joined the Free French Forces and was assigned to the 1st Artillery Regiment of the 1st Free French Division
1941 : participated in the operations in Libya as a driver, then as a radio operator
1942: took part in many reconnaissance carried out on the German rear in the months preceding the siege of Bir-Hakeim and showed during the three months of patrols carried out in the region of Méchili, a professional conscience and a perfect composure.
21.04.1942: during Bir-Hakeim's battle, he distinguished himself again by his courage 08.06.1942: seriously wounded in action, his left arm carried off by a shell and his left thigh, remained an example of courage and lucidity.

03.1946: demobilized as Staff Sergeant
After recovery, he resumed his position as civilian radio operator for the Ministry of War in the 6th Military Region and served successively as a radio station in Pondicherry, Calcutta and Indochina.

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