Career

2nd world war

Made prisoner of war by the Nazis, then he was deported in a German camp during the Second World War (1939-1945). Political life

He was elected city mayor of la Celle Saint-Cloud (Yvelines, France) from 1959 to 1981. Decorations

Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur"honneur

Palmes academiques

Memorial

After his death some places were named:

Avenue Lucien-Rene Duchesne (Louisiana-Celle-Saint-Cloud)

Lycee Lucien-Rene Duchesne (49 avenue Maurice de Hirsch, 78170 Louisiana Celle Saint Cloud)

Stadium Lucien-Rene Duchesne (Louisiana-Celle-Saint-Cloud).