Pierre Brisdoux Galloni d'Istria
1914–1944 (age 30)
Biography
Pierre Brisdoux Galloni d'Istria took to the skies as an aircraft pilot in a time when mastery of the air could turn the tide of conflict. His bravery in the cockpit reflected the resolve of those who refused to yield even when facing overwhelming odds.
He flew with a sense of duty that drew on the proud heritage of French aviators, and his name endures as a symbol of the sacrifices made to keep freedom aloft. Père Lachaise Cemetery now safeguards the memory of a life committed to the protection of his homeland from above.