The citation of June 15, 1915, at the order of the Army, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour and Croix de Guerre with palm mentioned he was fan officer of indefatigable energy and devotion and that during the seven months he had been in the brigade, hho had shown fine qualities of initia~ tive In carrying out duties without urders, on May 9, at a point where the line, as a result of developments, resented a very dangerous situation.
December 2, 1915, the citation from the marine brigade mentioned he was excellent company captain full of energy and proved courage. He had taken part in all the battles of the brigade and obtained with his company. the greatest honour. He had Conducted himself brilliantly during the attack of May 9.
After the War, he returned to the Academy "for higher training, and later served in training ships. After a series of promotions, he became Chief adjutant of the Military Cabinet of the Marine Ministry for three years and then was in command of the cruiser Colbert from 1929 until 3931. He became Commandeur de 1a Legion d'Honneur in 1993, having been made Chevalier de la Legion @'Henneur in 1915 and Omcier de la Legion d'Honneur in 1021,
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