Edmond Gagnepain
1898–1944 (age 46)
Biography
Edmond Gagnepain, born in 1898, answered the call of duty and spent his adult life in military service, rising through the ranks with a steadfast sense of responsibility. He embodied the discipline and quiet courage expected of France's armed forces, always mindful of the men entrusted to his care and the ideals he defended.
When he died in 1944, in the midst of his service, comrades honored his sacrifice, and his memory remains at the Cimetière de Pantin as a testament to the bravery of those who served during tumultuous years.