Émile Driant
French writer
Émile Augustin Cyprien Driant was a French writer, politician, and army officer. He was the first high-ranking casualty of the Battle of Verdun during World War I. Wikipedia
Born: September 11, 1855, Neufchâtel-sur-Aisne, France
Died: February 22, 1916 (age 60 years), Beaumont-en-Verdunois, France
Books: The Sunken Submarine
Awards: Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Education: Saint-Cyr Military Academy
Nickname(s): "Father Driant"