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Part of situation: Centenarians celebrating birthdays in France (2 clusters)

Monette Nimeskern celebrates 100 years in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne

centenarian Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne World War II history French resistance

Monette Nimeskern, born Monette Baron, recently celebrated her 100th birthday in Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne. Born on June 30, 1926, she has lived through a century of history.

During World War II, Nimeskern worked in a bakery and used a bicycle to deliver bread to members of the French Resistance (maquisards). She recalled using a whistle to signal rendezvous points at 6:00 PM to ensure safe deliveries to unknown contacts.

Entities

Monette Nimeskern · Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne

Sources

PORTRAIT DU MOIS – MONETTE, 100 ANS ET TOUJOURS L’ŒIL VIF ! - Saint Gervais d'Auvergne [mairie-saintgervaisauvergne.fr]
La Seyne-sur-Mer : Micheline Cabrera honorée pour ses 100 ans [presseagence.fr]