Joseph Cohen

Mobilized during the Second World War, Joseph Cohen (born in Bône on November 5, 1903) was mobilized on August 23, 1939, following the Decree of General Mobilization. He was placed in the "Armed Service" category, as can be seen on his military booklet (see the "Documents" section at the end of this chapter). He served in signals (1939) and then in the civil defense of public buildings.
As a family man, he was placed on indefinite leave on July 10, 1940 (Captain, commanding the "55th Flak Group, 303rd Battery", Bône Mobilization Detachment). However, he volunteered to contribute to civil defense (he was assigned to guard public buildings, including the Post Office, in Bône).

References
- Gilles Joseph Bakis (2017), chapter "Joseph Cohen, my maternal grandfather..." (French), pages 9 to 12, in The time of the golden ratio. Thias (France), 40 p.

- Hillel Bakis (2023), The Bakish and related families during the wars of the 20th century. Volume 2: The Second World War (1939-1945). Ebook (French), 378 pages. Bakish Publishing. Kiryat Ata (Israel). Chapter II-11.