French Foreign Legion

**Cameron Stockton** · 09-16-2012, 08:11 PM

Hi

Some where in my family tree apparently one of my relatives ran off and joined the French Foreign Legion. So my question is does any one know where I could find any information about the records regarding the French Foreign Legion.

It has always been a bit of a family mystery.

Thanks

Cameron

**Datrus** · 09-16-2012, 08:28 PM

I don't think it's possible to get information out FFL, especially not if he ran off as you write.

Regards, Lars

**Woolgar** · 09-16-2012, 08:30 PM

Slim chance, the FFL protected identities

Nick

**Cameron Stockton** · 09-16-2012, 08:32 PM

Hi

OK thanks anyway guys.

Cameron

**davejb** · 09-16-2012, 09:46 PM

I was about to say theres two hopes, No hope and Bob Hope, the FFL is still a highly restrictive unit when it comes to members details

**diver99** · 09-16-2012, 10:12 PM

If he joined under an assumed name, could be nigh on impossible. If his own name and served honourably, maybe. What period are you talking? Perhaps a trip to ther museum outside marseille may be in order. Haven't come across any legion research before. And you can only get a no if you write to them, if you dont write you will never know.

**Cameron Stockton** · 09-17-2012, 07:18 AM

Hi

I think it was in the mid-50s or early 60s.

Thanks for the info.

Cameron

**bichon** · 09-17-2012, 07:27 AM

Hello Cameron
I ask your question on french forum....
cordially
Didier

**Cameron Stockton** · 09-17-2012, 03:25 PM

by bichon

Hello Cameron
I ask your question on french forum....
cordially
Didier

Hi

Thank you that would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Cameron

**bichon** · 09-17-2012, 05:49 PM

Hello Cameron
You have to prove that he is of your family, it is compulsory
1 link at Aubagne, tell Bureau des anciens de la Légion étrangère
Contacts

anther link, an association:
FSALE - Fédération des Sociétés d'Anciens de la Légion étrangère

I hope you'll have some results
if you want more info, ask me
cordially
Didier