Jacques Liétart
1912–1940 (age 28)
Biography
Jacques Liétart was a French soldier whose life was marked by service to his country during one of history's most turbulent periods. Born in 1912, he came of age during the interwar years and faced the challenges of the Second World War.
Liétart's military service during the early years of World War II represented the sacrifice of his generation. He died in 1940, and his memory is preserved in Père Lachaise Cemetery, a solemn tribute to those who gave their lives during the conflict.