Henri Perier Plaque

Underneath a seemingly ordinary facade in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, a story of courage and sacrifice unfolds. The Henri Perier Plaque, a simple yet powerful tribute, marks the life and death of a true Parisian hero. Henri Perier, a chauffeur by trade and a resident of this very street, answered the call of duty when his city needed him most. He joined the French Resistance, the silent force battling Nazi occupation during World War II. Henri, fueled by an unwavering love for his city, took part in the perilous fight for Paris’s liberation. One fateful day, on August 23rd, 1944, Henri found himself on Rue Lecourbe in the 15th arrondissement. He fought bravely on a barricade, a symbol of Parisian defiance. Sadly, Henri was fatally wounded in the struggle. He was transported to Boucicaut Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his wounds at 9:40 PM. Though his life was cut short, Henri Perier’s bravery earned him the posthumous distinction of “Mort pour la France” – Died for France. His name graces not only this plaque but also another on Rue Lecourbe, forever etching his sacrifice into the memory of this city. The Henri Perier Plaque stands as a reminder that heroism can bloom in the most ordinary of lives.