Honours
- Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur
- Croix de Guerre 1939–1945
- Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations Exterieures
- Croix de la Valeur Militaire
- Médaille de la Résistance
- Medaille des blessés (5 wounds)
- Distinguished Service Order (UK)
- Commander of the Legion of Merit (US)
- Grand officier du Mérite Sénégalais
- Grand officier du Mérite Togolais
- Grand officier du Mérite Comorien
- Grand officier du mérite Saoudite
- Officier du Million d'Eléphants du Laos
- Honorary Legionnaire de 1ère classe of the Foreign Legion
He was awarded a total of 25 citations, including 17 palmes.
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