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Jean MoulinHero of the French Resistance
Date of Birth: 20.06.1899
Country:  France |
Content:
- Jean Moulin: A Martyr of the French Resistance
- Political Career
- Resistance Leader
- Arrest and Death
- Legacy
- Honors and Awards
Jean Moulin: A Martyr of the French Resistance
Early Life and Military ServiceJean Moulin was born in Béziers, France, on June 20, 1899. During the final months of World War I, he served in the French Army in Albertville and Aveyron.
Political Career
After the war, Moulin pursued a career in administration and politics. He became an assistant to the Minister of Aviation in 1936 and was appointed Prefect of Eure-et-Loir in 1940.
Resistance Leader
With the outbreak of World War II, Moulin joined the French Resistance. He worked closely with Charles de Gaulle and became one of the leaders of the French National Committee.
Arrest and Death
On June 21, 1943, Moulin was arrested by the Gestapo in Lyon. He was subjected to brutal torture by Klaus Barbie, the head of the Lyon Gestapo. Moulin died on a train near Metz on July 8, 1943, while being transported to a concentration camp.
Legacy
Moulin's remains were transferred from the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris to the Panthéon in 1964. Streets, schools, and the University of Lyon 3 bear his name. In 1993, the Bank of France issued a two-franc coin featuring his portrait.
Honors and Awards
Moulin was awarded numerous honors and decorations, including:Companion of the Order of Liberation
Médaille Militaire
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
Chevalier of the Order of Agricultural Merit
Commemorative Medal of the War 1914-1918
Physical Education Medal with Rosette
Honorary Silver Medal of Social Security
Public Welfare Medal
Honorary Silver Medal of Public Assistance
Chevalier of the Order of the Crown of Italy
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Yugoslavia
