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Yves Boyer
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At the Amicale des Commandos d’Afrique, Yves Boyer's final report
The Amicale des Commandos d'Afrique holds its general assembly on August 14 in Bormes-les-Mimosas. General Secretary Yves Boyer will present his final report there.
The Amicale des Commandos d’Afrique will hold its general assembly on August 14 to renew its governing bodies.
At the amicale de l'Appel du 18 Juin, Christian Devos passes the torch to Bernard Brétecher
Christian Devos steps down as president of the Appel du 18 Juin association. Bernard Brétecher officially succeeds him on June 18.
On June 18, a date whose symbolism resonates at the heart of our national history, he hands over his mandate to Bernard Bretecher.
A conference to not forget the military personnel missing in Algérie
Le Souvenir Français held a conference on April 13 about missing soldiers in Algeria. The event took place at the Maison des Associations.
On April 13 at the Maison des Associations, the Souvenir Français organized a conference on the fate of French military personnel missing in Algérie.
Jean-Pierre Large, a life dedicated to the memory of the Provence Landings
Jean-Pierre Large, president of Provence 44, passed away at 75. His funeral took place in La Crau on March 27.
The patriotic community of Var is in mourning after the death at 75 of Jean-Pierre Large, president of the historical association Provence 44.
A new board to prepare for the 50th anniversary
In Hyères, Christophe Cavaillès succeeds Yves Boyer as head of the former artillerymen association. The group is preparing its 50th anniversary in 2028.
After ten years as president, Yves Boyer handed over to Christophe Cavaillès at the head of the Amicale des anciens artilleurs.
Le Souvenir Français celebrated the Flammes de l'Espoir
Initiated by Le Souvenir Français since 2007, departmental committees organize a preparatory parade for the November 11 ceremonies with schoolchildren.
A beautiful tribute to the lost sailors of the sky
A ceremony paid tribute to the 1,600 fallen Naval Aeronautics sailors. The event took place in Hyères on November 18.
Since its creation, the Aéronautique navale of the Marine nationale has mourned 1,600 lost sailors of the sky who gave their lives in service.
François de Canson: 'The Harkis deserve that France honors their memory'
On September 25, La Londe honored the Harkis. Mayor François de Canson recalled their sacrifice for France.
On September 25, the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville was filled with emotion.
The soul of the Commandos d’Afrique, 80 years later!
The Commandos d'Afrique association met in Le Lavandou for their 80th anniversary. Tributes were paid to fallen soldiers and public servants.
On August 14, at the Maison des Combattants du Lavandou, the Amicale Régimentaire des Anciens du 1er Groupe des Commandos d’Afrique...
The Region pays tribute to Suzanne Lefort-Rouquette
Rouvière high school in Toulon was renamed Suzanne Lefort-Rouquette. This tribute honors a World War II heroine.
Since May 2, the Toulon high school Rouvière has been named Lycée Suzanne Lefort - Rouquette, in tribute to a heroine of World War II...
In the footsteps of the Commandos d’Afrique in Belfort and its region
The Commandos d'Afrique Association visited Belfort from November 22 to 24, 2024. The trip commemorated the 80th anniversary of the region's liberation.
For the Amicale Régimentaire des Commandos d’Afrique, it was an emotionally powerful stay (from November 22 to 24, 2024) that took place on the...
Hubert Larose: "Cyclists must respect the highway code"!
UCPL held its general meeting on November 8 in La Londe. President Hubert Larose stressed the importance of cyclists obeying traffic laws.
On November 8 at Yann-Piat hall, the UCPL general assembly met the expectations of the 125 members present.
Vincent Dujarric, new general delegate
Vincent Dujarric was elected as the new general delegate of Souvenir Français in Var. He succeeds Alain Illich, who served for 12 years.
On October 5 in Bormes-les-Mimosas, the departmental Congress of the Souvenir Français of Var gathered 56 committee presidents, their flag-bearers...
In 2025, the 80th anniversary of the Amicale des Commandos d'Afrique
The Commandos d'Afrique association now has 113 members. It organized over 50 memorial events and hosted 500 youth.
Created at the end of the war in 1945, the association has 113 members, 18 more than in 2023. Indeed, 16 descendants of the Commandos...
Lily-Rose's testimony
The Youth Municipal Council visited historical memory sites in Var. Lily-Rose shared her account of this educational trip.
President of the CMJ memory commission, Lily-Rose shares her day in Draguignan and her visit to the Le Muy museum.
The Conseil Municipal des Jeunes raised awareness of the duty of remembrance
The Youth Municipal Council visited the Canadel landing beach. They honored the memory of the Commandos d'Afrique.
On July 3, the Conseil Municipal des Jeunes (CMJ) discovered the landing beach in Canadel and attended a ceremony at the necropolis.
Le carré militaire du cimetière accueille deux soldats morts pour la France
Le carré militaire de Draguignan accueille désormais les dépouilles de deux sergents morts pour la France. La cérémonie s'est déroulée en présence de leurs familles et d'autorités civiles et militaire
Claude Desbois, présidente du comité du Souvenir Français de Draguignan, a accueilli au carré militaire du cimetière communal, les familles de deux sergents…
La « Route Varoise de la liberté » inaugurée
Le Département du Var a lancé la Route Varoise de la liberté. Cet itinéraire commémore le 80e anniversaire du Débarquement de Provence.
Le 11 mars, dans le cadre des commémorations du 80ème anniversaire du Débarquement de Provence, Jean-Louis Masson, président du Département, a visité la salle…