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Bellec, Jean (LVF)

Date of birth:
1910 (Marseille, France)
Nationality:
French (1870-present, Republic)

Biography

Served in the French Navy aboard Torpedoboat "Sirroco" torpedoed in Dunkirk in June 1940.
Entered the LVF in 1941.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Légionnaire
Unit:
Infanterie-Regiment 638, Légion des Volontaires Français (LVF)
Awarded on:
June 1942

Both legs amputated - WIA 3rd December 1941
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Légionnaire
Unit:
Infanterie-Regiment 638, Légion des Volontaires Français (LVF)
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1942

Received in the Invalides, Paris
Médaille Militaire
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
IR. 638 - LVF
Awarded on:
August 27th, 1942
1 citation (Army level):
1 bronze palm
Croix de Guerre L.V. F. (Vichy)

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