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WWII Algeria Pass Card of a Jew David Pinto signed by French Admiral Barnouin, Photo, 1942. - WWII Algeria Pass Card of a Jew David Pinto signed by French Admiral Barnouin, Photo, 1942. Size: 13 x 8 cm. (5.1 x 3.1 inches) Some wear, some staining Signature of Admiral Barnouin - cachet French State. Naval Department in Algiers No. 2000 Pass card to the port of ALGERIA Valid until: PERMANENT Surname: PINTO Name: David Date of birth: 29/10/1895 in SAFFET Department: (Syria) Occupation: Industrialist Address: 27, avenue du Frey-Wallon, ALGERIA Owner Issued by the Director of the Port, on behalf of: (signature) Issued: 15 January 1942 Signature of the representative: Rear Admiral Barnouin, Commander of the Fleet, Representative of the Admiralty in Algiers. P.O. Captain of the Second Rank (Deputy). (below – photograph of the owner) Back side: This card is strictly personal. It is non-transferable. Any fraud will result in immediate revocation of the card without prejudice to any legal action, if appropriate. Rear Admiral Barnouin – Biography Full Name: Likely Louis Barnouin (based on naval archives) Rank: Rear Admiral (Contre-Amiral), later Vice Admiral (Vice-Amiral) Nationality: French Service: French Navy Period of Activity: Early to mid-20th century, notably during World War II Career Highlights: In 1941–1942, Rear Admiral Barnouin served as the Commander of the French Navy in Algiers, during the Vichy French administration. He also acted as the delegate of the Admiralty in the city. On 15 January 1942, he authorized port access for civilians, including industrialists like David Pinto, by signing official admission cards to the Port of Algiers. In July 1942, Barnouin was promoted to Vice Admiral and transferred to Marseille, where he became the Commander of the Naval Forces. In March 1943, he retired from active duty. Officially left the Navy in April 1945. Additional Notes: Barnouin's administrative and command roles in colonial ports like Algiers during WWII placed him in contact with civilian and industrial figures, both local and foreign-born. His name appears in historical naval directories and philatelic records related to Vichy-era maritime operations. ________________________________________