How many people die in the Foreign Legion?

The Foreign Legion lost 226 men, of whom only a tenth died in actual fighting. Others, like much of the expeditionary force, died from tropical diseases.

Can you ever leave the French Foreign Legion?

Legionnaires leaving after 20 years You can go to retirement after 19,5 years of service, but this law is going to change in the near future. This is going to be valid for the whole French Army, not only for the French Foreign Legion.

What is French pension age?

62
The earliest retirement age in France is 62 (60 if born before 1 July 1951). Five years are added before you reach the French pension age and are entitled to draw your full pension. Workers born after 1 January 1955 cannot claim a full state pension until they’re 67. There are some exceptions for early retirement.

What happens if you leave the French Foreign Legion after 5 years?

Legionnaires leaving with 5 years of service Those who don’t reenlist after the first 5 years don’t have too many options. Most of the Legionnaires who leave the French Foreign Legion start receiving the unemployment insurance. This is not very avantageous for former soldiers, because it’s based on the brut salary of the last 12 months.

Do you have to be a French citizen to join the Legion?

It does not require your allegiance to France. The motto of the Legion is Legio Patria Nostra. The Legion is our fatherland. This means we will accept you. We will shelter you. We may send you out to die. Women are not admitted. Service to the Legion is about simplifying men’s lives.

When does the process of becoming a Legionnaire end?

The process ends when you are officially accepted or rejected. During the whole period (from passing the passport to a legionnaire until your acceptance or rejection), free accommodation, free food, and free clothing are provided to you by the Legion.

What are the benefits of being a Canadian Legion member?

A: The Legion offers you 20 working days during your first year of service, 25 working days during your second year of service, and, since your third year of service, you will be provided with 45 working days of annual leave (vacation/holiday) per year.