France Killed in Action

[Chris Boonzaier]

Private Henri Chetou of the 335rd Infantry Regiment died on the Aisne in August 1915. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre and as was customary for men killed in action, he was also entitled to the Medaille Militaire.

His citation reads:

"Private Henri Chetou

While moving forward to relieve a listening post he heard suspicious noises about 100 meters in front of the barbed wire. On his own initiative he made his way forward to investigate and was killed with a bullet to the head at the moment he gave the alarm.

Signed: Lt. Col., commanding the 335eme R.I."

As both the Germans and the French were actively patrolling it is probable that Chetou ran into a German night patrol.

[Chris Boonzaier]

The medals as found with faded citation...

[Chris Boonzaier]

EUR30 worth of medals that are worth their weight in gold for me as I know just wher, when and why they were awarded.

[Hendrik]

EUR30 worth of medals that are worth their weight in gold for me as I know just wher, when and why they were awarded.

Hello Chris,

Too right ! In view of its history, you've done excellently

Hendrik