Deaths in the 1940s
23,000+ memorials
Pierre Krzyzkowsky
d. 1944
cemetery of Val-d'Enfer
Pierre Krzyzkowsky died in 1944 and was buried at the cemetery of Val-d'Enfer.
Pierre Joly
1921–1944 (age 23)
cemetery of Val-d'Enfer
Pierre Joly is honored among those who sacrificed their lives during the war years.
Julien Garanne
1870–1943 (age 73)
cemetery of Montreuil-en-Touraine
Julien Garanne was a French politician whose career spanned several decades of service.
Pierre Degout
1874–1944 (age 70)
cemetery of Mionnay
Pierre Degout was a farmer whose lifelong commitment to the land supported the people of Mionnay.
Anne Passerat
1926–1944 (age 18)
cemetery of Cheignieu-la-Balme
Anne Passerat was a young woman who died in 1944 during the Second World War.
Jan Cerny
1915–1940 (age 25)
Neuville-Saint-Vaast Czechoslovakian Cemetery
Jan Cerný's quiet hospitality kept courage alive for friends and strangers before his life was cut short in 1940.
Jacques Dumas
1914–1944 (age 30)
cemetery of Saint-André-de-Corcy
Jacques Dumas was a French Resistance fighter who died in 1944 fighting for his nation's liberation.
Emmanuel Svob
1874–1946 (age 72)
Kerentrech cemetery
Emmanuel Svob spent his life in politics striving for steady leadership and compassion that endured through tumultuous t...
Libertaire Rutigliano
1921–1945 (age 24)
Nantes (Pont-Du-Cens) Communal Cemetery
Libertaire Rutigliano was a French resistance fighter who died in 1945 fighting for his country's freedom.
Anselme Lesage
1881–1945 (age 64)
Cimetière de Villers-Campeau
Anselme Lesage championed ordinary people with unwavering dedication until his passing in 1945.
Eugène Barrault
1872–1948 (age 76)
Nantes (Pont-Du-Cens) Communal Cemetery
Eugène Barrault was a watchmaker from Nantes who lived from 1872 to 1948.
Santo Tagliaferro
1921–1945 (age 24)
Cimetière de Dole
Santo Tagliaferro gave his youth to the cause of peace, falling in 1945 after serving with steadfast courage.
Étienne Dusard
1898–1944 (age 46)
Cimetière de Dole
Étienne Dusard was a French railway worker who died in 1944 at the age of 46.
Georges Dupuis
1915–1944 (age 29)
Cimetière de Dole
Georges Dupuis faced the hardships of war with quiet resolve, laying down his life in 1944 while defending others.
René Delamare
1880–1948 (age 68)
Église Saint-Pierre d'Incarville
René Delamare was a Latin Catholic priest who served from 1880 until his death in 1948.
Maurice Jaubert
1900–1940 (age 40)
cimetière de Baccarat
Maurice Jaubert composed with fervor and compassion, leaving a lasting repertoire before his untimely death in 1940.
Gaby Montbreuse
1895–1943 (age 48)
Cimetière de La Salle
Gaby Montbreuse was a French singer who lived from 1895 to 1943.
Jean-Victor Badin
1872–1949 (age 77)
Cimetière du Prieuré-Noir
Jean-Victor Badin shaped sculptures that echoed his gentle devotion until his passing in 1949.
Marcel Jeulin
1921–1944 (age 23)
Cimetière de La Salle
Marcel Jeulin was a French resistance fighter who died in 1944 at the age of 23.
Victor Crétet
1896–1948 (age 52)
Cemetery Saint-Pierre, Brignoles
Victor Crétet's priestly ministry provided steadiness and compassion to his community until 1948.
René de Camprieu
1901–1940 (age 39)
Cemetery Saint-Pierre, Brignoles
René de Camprieu was a French individual who lived from 1901 to 1940 and died during World War II.
Jacques Borgnet
1915–1945 (age 30)
Cimetière de La Salle
Jacques Borgnet supported his community by helping families find their footing, even amid the turmoil of 1945.
Louis Stéphan
1920–1941 (age 21)
Cimetière Saint-Martin de Brest
Louis Stéphan lived from 1920 to 1941.
Pierre Janet
1859–1947 (age 88)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Pierre Janet spent decades caring for others as a physician, leaving a legacy of calm expertise before his death in 1947...
Albin Michel
1873–1943 (age 70)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Albin Michel was a French publisher who lived from 1873 to 1943.
Alexandre Maspoli
1875–1943 (age 68)
cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire
Sculptor Alexandre Maspoli (1875–1943) created thoughtful memorials that continue to inspire visitors at the cemetery ...
Pierre Adolphe Valette
1876–1942 (age 66)
cemetery of Villefranche-sur-Saône
Pierre Adolphe Valette was a French painter who lived from 1876 to 1942.
Maurice Maître
1927–1944 (age 17)
cemetery of Caluire-et-Cuire
French resistance fighter Maurice Maître (1927–1944) is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice at the cemetery of C...
René Rœckel
1909–1944 (age 35)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
René Rœckel was a French resistance fighter who died in 1944 while fighting against Nazi occupation.
Jean-Roger Thorelle
1913–1944 (age 31)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Jean-Roger Thorelle (1913–1944) is recalled for his devotion to others and rests at the Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine.
Roger Rouxel
1925–1944 (age 19)
Cimetière ancien d'Ivry-sur-Seine
Roger Rouxel was a French resistance fighter who died in 1944 at the age of 19.
Alexandre Bachelet
1866–1945 (age 79)
Cimetière de Saint-Ouen
Politician Alexandre Bachelet (1866–1945) is honored for his public service at the Cimetière de Saint-Ouen.
Françoise Lasgoute
1941–1941 (age 0)
Aimargues Cemetery
Françoise Lasgoute was born in 1941 and is remembered at Aimargues Cemetery.
Sylvie Castelnau
1941–1941 (age 0)
Aimargues Cemetery
Sylvie Castelnau (born 1941) is remembered for her loving presence in Aimargues and rests in Aimargues Cemetery.
Pompeu Fabra
1868–1948 (age 80)
Prades Cemetery
Pompeu Fabra was a prominent Catalan writer and philologist who championed the Catalan language and literature.
Raimu
1883–1946 (age 63)
Cimetière central de Toulon
Raimu was a celebrated French actor born in Toulon in 1883 who became one of the most iconic figures of French cinema be...
André Hollande
1872–1947 (age 75)
Cimetière de Wavrechain-sous-Faulx
André Hollande was a French individual born in Valenciennes in 1872 who lived through both World Wars before passing aw...
Robert Land
1887–1940 (age 53)
arrêt Cimetière Parisien de Thiais
Robert Land was a person born in Kroměříž in 1887 who died in France in 1940, likely during the early years of World...
Henri Langlade
1894–1945 (age 51)
Aimargues Cemetery
Henri Langlade was a French resident of Aimargues born in 1894 who died in 1945 at the end of World War II.
Paul Perrier
1908–1944 (age 36)
Aimargues Cemetery
Paul Perrier was a French individual from Codognan born in 1908 who died in 1944, likely during World War II.
Henri Ravel
1898–1943 (age 45)
Aimargues Cemetery
Henri Ravel was a French resident of Aimargues born in 1898 who died in 1943 during World War II.
Louis Pioch
1870–1948 (age 78)
Aimargues Cemetery
Louis Pioch was a French individual from Aimargues born in 1870 who lived through both World Wars before passing away in...
François Rogati
1914–1941 (age 27)
Aimargues Cemetery
François Rogati was a young French man from Aimargues born in 1914 who died in 1941 during World War II.
Julien Bernard
1877–1946 (age 69)
Aimargues Cemetery
Julien Bernard was a French resident of Aimargues born in 1877 who died in 1946 shortly after World War II ended.
Julien Lamazère
1946–1946 (age 0)
Aimargues Cemetery
Julien Lamazère was a French individual from Aimargues who died in 1946 shortly after World War II ended.
Marcel Brillouin
1854–1948 (age 94)
cimetière de Saint-Martin-lès-Melle
Marcel Brillouin was a French physicist and mathematician born in Melle in 1854 who made significant contributions to th...
Madeleine Charnaux
1902–1943 (age 41)
Bartins Cemetery of Vichy
Madeleine Charnaux was a French singer and actress born in 1902 who died in Vichy in 1943 during the German occupation.
Marc Juge
1911–1944 (age 33)
Bartins Cemetery of Vichy
Police officer Marc Juge served with quiet duty during turbulent years and gave his life in 1944.
Paul Dullac
1882–1941 (age 59)
Bartins Cemetery of Vichy
French actor of the early twentieth century.
Armando da Gama Ochoa
1877–1941 (age 64)
Bartins Cemetery of Vichy
Politician Armando da Gama Ochoa strove to represent citizens with integrity until his death in 1941.