Mariano Goybet - 1915 Verdun

1915 Verdun

Goybet was wounded twice at Hartmanweilerskopf. Afterwards, he joined the 98th Infantry Regiment (part of the 50th Brigade and 25th Division) at the Verdun front. In autumn his division was transported north to the Battle of the Somme. He commanded the 50th Brigade.

He was awarded the Order of the Army by Marechal Philippe Pétain on March 19, 1919.

Extract:

"He showed the best qualities of Chief at the battles of Ormont and Spitzenberg in September 1914, and at the battle of Steinbach and in the Vosges during the winter of 1914-1915. He was wounded in April 1915." - Marshal Philippe Pétain

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