In a poignant farewell to a heroic figure of World War II, France bid adieu to Solange Alexandre, a distinguished resistance fighter who devoted her life to the liberation of her nation. Born in 1922 in Sarthe department, western France, Alexandre passed away at the age of 104 in Le Mans nursing home. Known for her unwavering courage and dedication, she formed and commanded her own anti-German unit during the war alongside her future husband.
After serving as a resistance courier from 1941, Alexandre established the Pas-de-Boeuf network near Ruillé-sur-Loir in 1944, where she coordinated sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen, and joined the fight against German forces following the Allied landings in Normandy on D-Day. Her actions significantly contributed to the eventual liberation of France from Nazi occupation.
President Emmanuel Macron expressed his deepest condolences and paid tribute to Alexandre, stating that her duty was their freedom, a sentiment echoed by many across the nation. Her life story, marked by acts of bravery, selflessness, and resilience, will undoubtedly serve as an inspiration for generations to come.