Henri Yrissou (May 15, 1909 - June 21, 2009) was a French World War II veteran and politician. He served as a member of the National Assembly and as the mayor of Gaillac. Early life Henri Yrissou was born in Nîmes, France on May 15, 1909. During World War II, he joined the French Resistance and consequently received the Resistance Medal; he also received the Croix de Guerre and became a Commander of the Legion of Honour. Additionally, he became a Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Career Yrissou was Public Works and Foreign Affairs Minister Antoine Pinay's chief of staff from 1950 to 1955. He then served as a member of the National Assembly from November 30, 1958 to October 9, 1962, representing Tarn. He also served as the mayor of Gaillac from 1959 to 1977. As mayor, he oversaw the construction of the sewage system and lured a plastics factory to create jobs. Death Yrissou died on June 21, 2009. References 1909 births 2009 deaths People from Nîmes Politicians from Occitania (administrative region) National Centre of Independents and Peasants politicians Deputies of the 1st National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Mayors of places in Occitania (administrative region) Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur Recipients of the Resistance Medal Recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (France)