Henri Yrissou
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Died21 June 2009 (aged 100)
Paris, France
OccupationPolitician
Political partyNational Centre of Independents and Peasants
Henri Yrissou | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 1909 |
| Died | 21 June 2009 (aged 100) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | National Centre of Independents and Peasants |
Henri Yrissou (May 15, 1909 - June 21, 2009) was a French World War II veteran and politician. He served as a member of the National Assembly and as the mayor of Gaillac.
Henri Yrissou was born in Nîmes, France on May 15, 1909.[1] During World War II, he joined the French Resistance and consequently received the Resistance Medal; he also received the Croix de Guerre and became a Commander of the Legion of Honour.[1] Additionally, he became a Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[2]
