Leon Hertz
1911–1944 (age 33)
Biography
Leon Hertz, born in 1911, devoted himself to the defense of his nation during a dark chapter in history, demonstrating quiet determination and solidarity with his fellow Poles. He served with discipline, mindful of the heavy responsibilities shouldered by those who took up arms in defense of home and homeland.
Falling in 1944, he rests in the Polish Cemetery in Grainville-Langannerie, where his memory endures as part of the shared tribute to those who perished for peace.