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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
16
A reverend tribute to Father de Gironde and Catholic chaplains who, amid the Ypres trenches, embody courage and spiritual leadership. The piece lauds priests as the soldiers’ unseen core, aiding wounded and comforting men, while shaping a wartime revival of faith across Europe.
The article honors Gilbert de Gironde, a Jesuit priest and French Army officer, who fell at Ypres on December 7, 1914. It details his noble lineage, priestly vocation, and wartime bravery from enlistment through leadership of troops, including rescue of wounded, reconnaissance, and escorting soldiers to safety. His martyr-like death and solemn funeral are described, highlighting his blend of faith and military service.
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