Hw wasn’t a very honorable veteran. According to this obituary in today’s Telegraph:
“After applying unsuccessfully to be a test pilot, he joined the French navy, reporting to Brest in 1953. Already known to police in connection with petty offences, he left for Indochina as a wireless operator. He was discharged after stealing a military jeep and spent his 20th birthday in prison. On his return to France, he served a further 45 days near Toulon for stealing a gun in Saigon.”
His only offense was getting caught. What enlisted person hasn't thought about taking the company jeep to town for some fun?
Yeah but he is Not Guilty.