Abel Ferry
1881–1918 (age 37)
Biography
Abel Ferry (1881-1918) was a French lawyer and deputy for the Vosges who did not shy away from the dire needs of his country when war broke out. He served both in Parliament and at the front, balancing the responsibilities of lawmaking with the realities of the trenches.
His many letters and reports reveal a man determined to keep the public informed, and his death in 1918 cut short a career marked by integrity, commitment, and deep empathy for soldiers and civilians alike.