1. Jean-Robert Lassalle was born on 2 June 1882 in Soustons, Landes.
11 Facts About Robert Lassalle
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Robert Lassalle was wounded in the First Battle of the Marne, and fought at Verdun.
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Robert Lassalle was promoted to second-lieutenant, and in May 1917 was again wounded at Chemin des Dames, and then was taken prisoner on the plateau of Craonne.
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Robert Lassalle was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor.
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Robert Lassalle ran for election to the legislature in November 1919 but did not succeed.
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Robert Lassalle was reelected in the first round in 1932.
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Robert Lassalle was made Honorary President of the National Federation of Republican fighters, and founded the Landes branch of this organization.
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Robert Lassalle held office until the cabinet resigned on 10 March 1938.
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Robert Lassalle was responsible for the creation of the Secretary of State for Veterans Affairs.
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At the start of World War II Robert Lassalle was offered the grade of colonel, but despite his age enlisted as a lieutenant gunner in the 213th Infantry Regiment.
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Robert Lassalle died in action on 14 May 1940 at Chemery-sur-Bar, Ardennes.