Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur

Citation:
"This French officer played an outstanding part throughout the War in Europe in organising resistance in South-West France and was primarily responsible for forming the "Corps France" of the DORDOGNE, which proved itself to be the most able and fearless maquis force in that department.
He worked in the closest co-operation with a British Liaison Officer, whose directions he accepted without reserve and carried out with the utmost loyalty and devotion.

After D-Day, Lt.Colonel BOILLET was appointed Commander of the F.F.I. in the Dordogne.
He had 10,000 men under his command, whom he led in a number of engagements against the enemy. He showed the highest courage in action and a complete disregard for his own safety, notably in a large-scale action at St. ASTIER, near PERIGUEUX on the 19th August 1944, where his superb leadership saved the maquis forces from a severe defeat at the hands of a superior enemy force.

Lt.Colonel BOILLET set a fine example to his own men and to other resistance leaders, not only of gallantry and devotion to duty, but also of sincere loyalty to France's allies, and friendship and admiration for Great Britain. He merits high recognition for his outstamding services to the Allied cause, and it is recommended that he be appointed a Companion in the Distinguished Service Order."

Recommended by Colin Gubbins
Major-General
21.5.45

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur

Awarded on:

October 16th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Forces Françaises de l'Intérieur

Awarded on:

June 10th, 1946