Václav Svoboda
1889–1918 (age 29)
legionary
Biography
Václav Svoboda took up the cause of the legions with resolve, believing that their efforts could secure a dignified future for his fellow citizens. He acted with humility, attending to others as much as to the mission itself.
His sense of purpose inspired quieter acts of courage, and his steady presence offered comfort to those around him. The respect he earned rests in the shared memory of the sacrifices made for liberty.