Jean L'Herminier

Jean L'Herminier
Jean L'Herminier
Born	25 January 1902 ; Fort-de-France (France)
Died	7 June 1953 (aged 51); Paris
Resting place	Batignolles Cemetery
Occupation	Officer of the French Navy
Family	Jeanne L'Herminier
Awards	Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (1932); Officer of the Legion of Honor (1941); Commander of the Legion of Honour (1943); Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (1949); Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor (1952); Croix de guerre 1939–1945; Croix des services militaires volontaires (1950); Escapees' Medal (1952); Distinguished Service Order (1945); Colonial Medal; mort pour la France ;
Position held	sea captain (French submarine Casabianca, 1942–)

Jean L'Herminier (25 July 1902 - 7 June 1953) was a French naval officer, most notable for his command of the Redoutable-class submarine Casabianca.

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