Maurice Charpentier
1919–1944 (age 25)
Biography
Born in 1919, Maurice Charpentier learned the craft of cobbling in Ivry-sur-Seine, where he became a familiar presence for neighbors seeking reliable care for their shoes.
During the dark years of war, he kept his small workshop open, sharing his calm determination and steady hands, leaving behind a quiet legacy when he died in 1944.