MAJERUS, Richard

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Registration Nr.:   V 00796 / 08764

Birthday:    23.05.1932, Harlange

Father:    Nicolas MAJERUS

Mother:    Marie MERSCH

Service entry:    15.07.1949

Contingent:    2nd

Ranks:    Soldat de 2e Classe
                  Soldat de 1re Classe (1950)

Death:    16.11.1971, Esch/Alzette

Richard joined the Luxembourg Army on 15 July 1949. In 1952, he volunteered for the second contingent and boarded the plane for the Far East on 14 March 1952.

Following his return from Korea, he remained in the Army, being assigned to several different branches until 1957, when he was finally detached to the customs administration. Until his premature death, he worked for the steelwork company ARBED.

In 1967, he married Marie-Thérèse Thill, with whom he had a son.

Médaille du Volontaire de Guerre Combattant avec barrette en argent (Bel.)
United Nations Service Medal (UNO)
Korean War Service Medal (RoK)
Médaille du Volontaire de Guerre avec barrette en bronze (Bel.)
Médaille Commémorative des théâtres d'opérations extérieures (Bel.)
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