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Martenet, Désiré Adolphe

Date of birth:
May 17th, 1915 (Corcelles/Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
Nationality:
Suisse

Biography

Martenet was a swiss member of the French Foreign Legion.

Promotions:
30.04.1948: Caporal
08.12.1948: Sergent
01.10.1958: Adjudant

Career:
03.02.1936-03.02.1941: campaign in North Africa
27.05.1947-27.05.1960: Campaigns in North Africa and Indochina

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Period:
First Indochina War (1946-1954)
Awarded on:
1952
1 citation : 1 bronze star

Croix de Guerre des Théâtres d'Opérations Extérieurs
Period:
First Indochina War (1946-1954)
With clasp "Extrême Orient"
Médaille Coloniale
Period:
Algerian War (1954-1962)
Awarded on:
1957
Médaille Militaire

Sources

  • Employment contract and personal record at B.A.L.E

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