The Belgians S.A.S. Parachutists MELSENS Jean KIA
Photo: MELSENS Jean, 0630, Sgt - September, 10, 1944 in MEEUWEN (Belgium)
Warrant officer of a great courage. Parachuted behind the enemy lines in Normandy, August 8, 1944, takes part brilliantly in the operations of harassing the enemy in retreat. Hardly returned to England, on September 5, 1944 with his chief Lieutenant Limbosch, he is parachuted behind the enemy lines in Belgian Limbourg. After the death of his chief, he took the command, it appears he is an enthusiastic and decided leader, always ready for the most difficult tasks. His combat group having seen his retreat cut by an artillery battery taking position, he attacked the enemy by surprise and managed to emerge after a short and violent fight during which Sergeant Melsens was killed, his corporal wounded, and, according to the later testimonies of civilians, the enemy lost 52 dead and an unspecified number of casualties.
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