Ernest Anselin
1861–1916 (age 55)
Biography
Ernest Anselin was a French military officer whose service to his nation spanned a significant period of European history. Born in 1861, he dedicated his career to military duty, rising through the ranks and serving during a time of considerable geopolitical tension and eventual conflict in Europe.
Anselin's military service culminated during the First World War, a conflict that would claim the lives of millions. His death in 1916 represented the sacrifice made by professional soldiers and officers who bore the burden of warfare. He was interred in Fleury-devant-Douaumont National Cemetery, a solemn place honoring those who fell in one of the war's most significant battles.