Pierre-Alexandre Marchand
1893–1971 (age 78)
Biography
Pierre-Alexandre Marchand was born in 1893 and made the military his calling, serving as a career officer through the First World War and again in the dark years of the Second, always keeping the well-being of his men at the centre of his command.
In retirement he settled near the sea in Pornichet, where he continued to support veterans' associations, welcome young officers seeking guidance, and reflect with gratitude on the comradeship he had shared with generations of soldiers.