Raymond Rabouhans

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A UNIQUE MILITARY ODYSSEY
Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of my father, Raymond Armand Rabouhans, who served with the 1ère Compagnie de Fusiliers Marins Commandos, including alongside No. 4 Commando at Dieppe in August 1942.
To mark this occasion, I am announcing the publication of a book about his military career, from 1935 to 1945. The book is result of five years of research, both in France and the UK, and includes previously unpublished accounts of the actions in which he participated. It is a private publication, intended primarily for family and friends. The book is entitled 'A Unique Military Odyssey'; the ISBN number is 978-1-910864-78-4.
I regret that the book is not available commercially, owing to the very limited number of copies printed. However, copies have been placed in the legal deposit libraries, and may be consulted there. I am also hoping to place a few additional copies in other public libraries.
I attach images of the book cover, the Contents page and Preface.
I hope that this is of interest. If anyone would like further information, please contact me by private message.
Noël Rabouhans
2nd February 2017

Well done Noel a brave man remembered.

Best wishes.

Bill

Excellent work, well done Noel. I'm sure it is a fascinating read and will undoubtedly contain information regarding 1ère Compagnie de Fusiliers Marins Commandos that we're not aware of.

Nick

Further to my earlier announcement about this book, I can now advise that in addition to the legal deposit libraries*, copies of the book may be consulted at:

1. National Archives Library, Kew. Freely accessible during normal opening hours.

2. Library of the West Highland Museum, Fort William. To use this library, you need to be a Member of the museum, cost £15.00 per annum.

*British Library, London
British Library, Boston Spa, Yorkshire
National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
University Library, Cambridge,
Trinity College Library, Dublin

Those wishing to use the legal deposit libraries will need to conform to the requirements of those libraries (registration, etc).

Within the constraints imposed by the very limited number of copies available, of what is a private, non-commercial publication, I believe that the copies available for consultation in the afore-mentioned libraries provide a reasonable level of access, with good geographical distribution.

Copies have also been accepted by (but not yet delivered to) the following libraries in France:

1. Library of the Service Historique de la Defense, Chateau de Vincennes, Paris
2. Musee FUSCO, Lorient, Morbihan
3. Library of La Physiophile, Montceau-les-Mines, Saone-et-Loire

Should you have any questions, please send me a private message.

Noel Rabouhans