Marcel Bastard
1883–1967 (age 84)
Biography
Marcel Bastard (1883–1967) was a distinguished officer of the French Navy who dedicated his career to maritime service during a transformative period in French naval history. His professional life spanned the early twentieth century, a time of significant modernization and strategic importance for France's naval forces.
Bastard's contributions to the French Navy reflected the values of duty and service that characterized his generation. He was laid to rest in Père Lachaise Cemetery, one of Paris's most prestigious burial grounds, a testament to his standing and legacy within French military circles.