Pierre Houzé
1911–1940 (age 29)
Biography
Pierre Houzé was a French military officer born in 1911 who served his nation during a critical period in European history. His military career coincided with the rise of totalitarianism and the onset of World War II, a time that demanded courage and dedication from those in uniform.
Houzé died in 1940 at the young age of 29, during the devastating opening campaign of World War II. He was laid to rest in Besmé, where he is remembered as a patriotic officer who gave his life during France's darkest hour and the nation's struggle for survival.