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Roland Morillot


Roland Morillot

Sous-Marin Roland Morillot.ex U-2518 Premiers pas en FRANCE. 1946 1947


Roland Morillot (1885–1915) was a French naval officer and hero of the early age of submarines.

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Career

Morillot captained the French submarine Monge when she was sunk by SMS Helgoland. He ordered the ship evacuated and sunk with her as he made certain that his men escaped to safety. The entire crew was saved, except Morillot and two non-commissioned officers.

Honours

The admiral of the Italian Navy awarded him the Gold Medal of Military Valour.

Three submarines were named in his honour.

References

Roland Morillot Wikipedia