Henry du Roure
1883–1914 (age 31)
Biography
Henry du Roure was a French writer whose literary endeavors reflected the intellectual life of early twentieth-century France. In 1914, he fell during the opening year of World War I, his creative voice silenced by the conflict.
His memory is honored at Flirey national cemetery, where he rests among the many soldiers and writers who gave their lives. Du Roure's contributions to French letters are remembered as part of the cultural legacy of those lost to war.