GEHIN Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Good Morning,I was killed in action in "Col du Bonhomme" - the Vosges front line on the 08th september 1914One of the most awarded colonial infantery general in FranceGrand Officier de la Lgion d'HonneurBrgdsG?rard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timiron Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 HelloI would say General Marie D?sir? Pierre BATAILLE .correct ?Regardsfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEHIN Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi FredYes IndeedGeneral Marie D?sir? Pierre BATAILLE His career on requestBest regardsOnly for french peopleMerci pour votre r?ponse et bonne soir?eG?rard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roeland Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 commander of the 81st brigade of infantry.Killed by a splinter from a bomb at col du Bonhomme, while he came to visit and give moral support to soldiers that had been under intensive bombardment.Am I correct about his death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEHIN Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Roeland,It's correctA third kia in Alsace will followBrgdsG?rard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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