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Curnier, Henri Siméon Théodule

Date of birth:
February 16th, 1896 (Duperré, Algeria)
Date of death:
September 29th, 1945 (Nice, France)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

27.08.1914: slightly WIA in Lamath
00.01.1915: volunteered
17.11.1916: WIA to the arm
00.00.1916 : temporarily promoted to lieutenant
00.05.1919-00.12.1920: campaign in Galiacia and Ukraine
00.04.1921-00.10.1921: campaign in Levant
00.10.1921-00.08.1925: campaign in Algeria
08.04.1924: promoted to sous-lieutenant - 9e Régiment de Zouaves
00.08.1925-00.02.1926: campaign in Morrocco
00.02.1926-00.00.1930: campaign in Algeria
11.08.1927: promoted to lieutenant
10.07.1933 : promoted to capitaine - infantry
00.07.1934 : retired as a capitaine
00.09.1939-00.11.1939 : volonteer as a chef de bataillon in a Bataillon de Chasseurs Alpins
00.00.1941: member of the SOL - Service d'Ordre Légionnaire in Nice
00.07.1942 : join the LVF - Légion des Volontaires Français
28.12.1942: promoted to commandant
00.08.1943 : major/commandant and commander of the LVF in Tunesia
00.00.1944 : deputy chief of the SOL in Nice
00.00.1944 : chef, Gardes-Voies et Communications in Paris
00.07.1944 : chef, Milice Française, tracked the French Resistance in the maquis in Bourgogne
08.05.1945 : arrested in Italy and in custody in Villefranche-sur-mer
29.09.1945 : in instance to be deported to Algeria, commited suicide in his cell in Nice

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commandant (Squadron Leader)
Awarded on:
May 29th, 1943
Received with palm in front of the hôtel Astrid in Vichy as a major and liaison officer of the Phalange - LVF in Tunesia in 1943.
2 palms
Croix de Guerre L.V. F. (Vichy)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Commandant (Squadron Leader)
Awarded on:
December 30th, 1943
Received the 30th December 1943 in Montargis for his behaviour in Tunesia in 1943.
Another source gives 18.01.1944 : awarded by Generalleutnant von Neubronn in the Centre d'Instruction des Cadres de la LVF in Montargis
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Sergent (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
3e Régiment d'Infanterie
Awarded on:
March 4th, 1916
Croix de Guerre (1914-1918)
4 citations : 1 palm + 1 silver star + 2 bronze stars

Citation to the order of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of 04.03.1916: 1 bronze star
“Coming voluntarily in a combat unit, is for all a model of dress, energy and coolness; showed up whenever there was a perilous mission to accomplish. During a night patrol, showed coolness by bringing back in order and intact in our lines his patrol surprised by a violent shooting. »

Collective citation to the order of the army of the general commanding the fortified region of Verdun (Pétain) of the fourth section of the 12th company of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of 04.04.1916: 1 palm
“Under the energetic leadership of Second Lieutenant Lancou Jean, then Sergeant Curnier Henri: Occupying on March 16, 1916 in the Malancourt woods the most critical point in the sector and very tested by a violent bombardment, repelled by grenade with a unprecedented violence a strong enemy attack. »

Citation to the order of the 3rd R.I of 06.01.1916:
“During heavy torpedo bombardment dressed four successive wounded while stretcher-bearers were otherwise occupied and projectiles continued to wreak havoc around him. Non-commissioned officer with a lot of composure. Has already been mentioned in the orders of the regiment for his bravery. »

Citation to the order of the 29th D.I. of 03.12.1916: 1 silver star
“Young officer full of spirit and a lot of courage, stood out during the attack of September 17, 1916 where, slightly wounded, he nevertheless continued to lead his section to the assault. Already quoted twice. »
Rank:
Lieutenant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
3e Régiment de marche de Zouaves
Awarded on:
February 20th, 1922
2 citations:
1 vermeil star the 20.02.1922 :
"Company commander, participated in the 1919 operations in Eastern Galicia and Ukraine. Seconded to the Polish army in July and August 1920, he particularly distinguished himself on August 3 in the battle of Meuzenin during which he was constantly in the front line."

1 bronze star the 15.10.1925:
“Commanding the machine-gun section for the attack on hill 1042, cleverly executed fire, which stopped an enemy return on the spot. »
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
with clasp « Maroc »
Médaille Coloniale
Awarded on:
November 6th, 1925
Order Wojenny Virtuti Militari - Krzyz Srebrny
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant (Flying Officer)
Unit:
9e Régiment de Tirailleurs Indigènes
Awarded on:
March 18th, 1922
“Curnier Henri Siméon, lieutenant in the 9th Tirailleurs Indigènes, a young officer full of drive and courage, stood out wherever he fought for his fine conduct under fire; cited several times, including once at the order of the army. Two wounds. »
Chevalier de l' Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur

Sources

  • Photo: Signal Magazine, 1943
  • - Stephane Kayser

Photos