Question 11239 — veterans and victims of war

Summary

Mr. Sébastien Nadot draws the attention of the Minister of the Armed Forces to the conditions for obtaining the distinction “Died in the service of the Nation”. A decree of March 18, 2016 clarified that a soldier or a public official who died in the performance of his duties in exceptional circumstances can benefit from the mention “Death in the service of the Nation”, proof of the cause of death of the soldier or public official being able to be reported by any means. The words “exceptional circumstances” used in this decree are subjective, without precision and without example which would allow them to define their contours. A soldier recently died during an operational preparation mission. The family wishes the recognition concerning him of the mention “Death for France”. In 2016, four “Death in the Service of the Nation” mentions were awarded to three police officers and civilian personnel. No military personnel were mentioned. He asks her if she intends to clarify and broaden the notion of “exceptional circumstances” provided for in the 2016 decree in order to allow fairer recognition of the mention “Died in the service of the Nation” and for the children of military personnel concerned to thus be able to benefit from the status of ward of the Nation.

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