Born in Nice this man was destined for heroism. Today we stand before the Plaque commémorative Eugène ALENTCHENKO War memorial. It marks the spot where a brave soul fell fighting for freedom. Eugène ALENTCHENKO was not just a name. He was a symbol of resistance.
Eugène ALENTCHENKO was born on December 15 1923. He was a Nice native. His parents were Russian immigrants. He worked as a driver at the Compagnie des Eaux. His alias was Joffre.
In July 1943 Eugène ALENTCHENKO joined the Resistance. He became part of the 36th FTPF company of Provence. He served with the Geoffroy group as a corporal. His duties included distributing tracts. He also transported arms and gathered intelligence.
On the day of the Nice uprising Eugène ALENTCHENKO fought valiantly. He initially battled at the Passage à Niveau. Later he moved to Quai Saint-Jean Baptiste. After attacking a blockhouse on Boulevard Carabacel he took a strategic position. He went to the roof of 2 Rue Defly. From there he targeted a German machine gun. It was positioned on the Garibaldi bridge. Eugène silenced the gun killing two soldiers. Sadly he was spotted and fatally wounded in the head around 4 PM.
The Plaque commémorative Eugène ALENTCHENKO War memorial stands as a testament. It is a testament to his courage. It reminds us of his sacrifice during the liberation. A plaque was inaugurated in his honor on Rue Defly in 1945. It serves as a lasting memory. It is a lasting memory of his bravery.
Eugène ALENTCHENKO’s story is one of selflessness. He was a young man who risked everything. He did it for his city. He did it for his country. This Plaque commémorative Eugène ALENTCHENKO War memorial immortalizes his actions. It ensures his story lives on. It inspires future generations. Let us remember Eugène ALENTCHENKO. Let us remember all those who fought for freedom. They secured our liberty. Their sacrifices must never be forgotten.