One of France s last surviving commandos who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day has died aged 106.
Hubert Faure was one of 177 French-led commandos who landed in the first wave troops ashore on June 6, 1944.
French President, Emmanuel Macron led tributes to Faure, claiming he had the gratitude of the nation .
Former French commando Hubert Faure, who was among the first troops to land in Normandy on June 6, 1944, pictured, has died, aged 106
Faure, pictured, was among a group of 177 commandos under the command of Lieutenant Philippe Kieffer
Faure and his comrades landed on the beach at Colleville, northern France and secured German fortifications at Ouistreham