Background
Goybet was born in Mostaganem, Algeria, the third son of General Mariano Goybet.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Pierre Goybet
Edit ProfileCareer
World War I
He took part in the Battle of Verdun. World World War II
Goybet commanded the cruiser Primauguet and landed at Aruba in the Antilles in April 1940 to protect Standard and Shell Petroleum installations against attacks by the Germans. On June 25, 1940, he brought a part of the French Gold Reserve from the Banque de France to Casablanca to be protected from the Germans.
In November 1942, he was the commanding officer of the port of Casablanca when the Americans landed there during Operation Torch.
He received Generals George South. Patton, Kees, and Wilburg to discuss a ceasefire. Goybet died in 1963 at Yenne, Savoie, France.
-
Born
-
Died
December 7, 1963 (aged 76) -
Nationality
France