VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted May 16, 2010 When my Uncle Cyrille O. Faure passed away my Cousins intrusted me with his Paramarine belongings. He entered the Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Cyrille wanted to be a Marine but he joined the Navy because he didn't want to worry my Grandmother who felt it would be safer. He became a Pharmacist Mate and was quickly assigned to the Marines (He is smiling in his Marine photo). He fought on Bougainville and I was told Tarawa and Okinawa. He was assigned to the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment and completed jump training at Camp Kiser, Tontouta, New Caledonia on May 15, 1943. He was always proud to have been a Paramarine but never talked about his experiences during the war. I have been trying to do research with little results. A fellow Paramarine collector, Leif, helped me and found the document posted which was for Bronze Stars to be awarded (Thanks Leif). I was told that he was also awarded the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts which are in my Cousin's possession. The V-Mail is to my Grandparents, Joe and Rose Faure and one to my Father, Joe Faure Jr., who was eight years old at the time. My Uncle survived the war, got married, raised a family and became a successful cattle rancher. I always looked up to him and he will always be remembered by many. Jay Faure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #2 Posted May 16, 2010 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted May 16, 2010 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted May 16, 2010 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted May 16, 2010 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted May 16, 2010 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted May 16, 2010 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camopara Posted May 16, 2010 Share #8 Posted May 16, 2010 You already know I love it! L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APO472 Posted May 16, 2010 Share #9 Posted May 16, 2010 7 Now that is special and amazing! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks for the nice replys. This is my first posting on this site as I just became a member. Please bear with me I have more close-up photos to post but I'm slow. Regards, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted May 16, 2010 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted May 16, 2010 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted May 16, 2010 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted May 16, 2010 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saskatoon Light Infantry Posted May 16, 2010 Share #15 Posted May 16, 2010 When my Uncle Cyrille O. Faure passed away my Cousins intrusted me with his Paramarine belongings. He entered the Navy shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Cyrille wanted to be a Marine but he joined the Navy because he didn't want to worry my Grandmother who felt it would be safer. He became a Pharmacist Mate and was quickly assigned to the Marines (He is smiling in his Marine photo). He fought on Bougainville and I was told Tarawa and Okinawa. He was assigned to the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment and completed jump training at Camp Kiser, Tontouta, New Caledonia on May 15, 1943. He was always proud to have been a Paramarine but never talked about his experiences during the war. I have been trying to do research with little results. A fellow Paramarine collector, Leif, helped me and found the document posted which was for Bronze Stars to be awarded (Thanks Leif). I was told that he was also awarded the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts which are in my Cousin's possession. The V-Mail is to my Grandparents, Joe and Rose Faure and one to my Father, Joe Faure Jr., who was eight years old at the time. My Uncle survived the war, got married, raised a family and became a successful cattle rancher. I always looked up to him and he will always be remembered by many. Jay Faure Outstanding Para Marine grouping! ! ! Thanks for sharing it with us Jay! I particularly like the studio portraits! ! ! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted May 16, 2010 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted May 16, 2010 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted May 16, 2010 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted May 16, 2010 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted May 16, 2010 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #21 Posted May 16, 2010 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #22 Posted May 16, 2010 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #23 Posted May 16, 2010 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VE45 Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted May 16, 2010 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted May 16, 2010 Share #25 Posted May 16, 2010 Amazing! You certainly have reason to be proud of your uncle. Thank you for showing this awesome group. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now