René Riffaud

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René Félix Louis Joseph Riffaud (December 19, 1898 – January 16, 2007) was one of the last four 'official' French veterans of the

Born in Jendouba, Tunisia, Riffaud was conscripted into the Army of Africa in April 1917 as a 2nd class soldier (Soldat de deuxième classe) and served in various regiments. He was discharged in 1919 after a bout of tuberculosis, but rejoined later that year, and served until 1924.

His wife, Lucie, whom he married in 1930, died in 1979. Their only son also pre-deceased him.

Decorations

• Chevalier of the Legion of Honour
• Croix de Guerre 1914-1918
• Combatant's Cross
• 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal
• Medal of French Gratitude
• World War I Victory Medal

See also

• Tirailleurs

References

• "René Riffaud: French colonial veteran of the First World War". The Times. 22 January 2007. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
• "Riffaud René (19-12-1898 / 15-01-2007, 108 ans)". Ders des Ders: Les derniers vétérans de 14-18 (in French). 17 January 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2018.