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Re: May 14th 1940 and few little things
A few points about the officers of CG II/1, drawn from S. Joanne, Le Bloch MB 152.
The Poles joined on mai 19 1940, when the unit had suffered heavy losses.
Looking through the day-to-day accounts, I do not see the commandant (Robillon) leading the unit.
The leader of 3 escadrille, Capitaine Veniel is very active, especially before may 19th. He was wounded on june 3rd. Of the other 4 officers, 3 were wounded. S/L Fontaine is especially active.
Of the Sous-officiers, (8) 3 were killed before the Poles arrived.
4th Escadrille.
The leader (Capitaine Coiral) was killed on mai 14th. On the same day, 2 of the other 4 officers were wounded. Of the 8 "sous-officiers" 3 had been wounded before the poles joined.
One wonders what 50% attrition in one week does to a unit?
Birgir Thorisson
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