André Zirnheld, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

André Zirnheld

French soldier

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1913

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 27-Jul-1942

Profession: poet

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

André Louis Arthur Zirnheld (March 7, 1913 – June 27, 1942) was a French paratrooper, a member of the Free French Air Force, and a member of the French Squadron, Special Air Service during World War II.
He is famous for being the first French paratrooper officer killed in action, and was the author of the poem "Prayer of The Paratrooper".