Henri Adeline
1898–1971 (age 73)
Biography
Henri Adeline, born in 1898, served as a military officer through two world wars, offering steady leadership and a calm example to the young soldiers under his command. He was particularly admired for his diligence in maintaining morale and ensuring that the logistical details of supply and strategy were handled with care.
After the battles had faded, he became a committed advocate for remembrance, returning often to the fields near Verdun to support veterans and commemorate their sacrifices. Henri Adeline rests near the front he once defended, at Sivry-sur-Meuse, where the landscape still recalls the courage of those days.