Raymond Aubrac was a hero in the French Resistance against Nazi Germany . The 97-year - old and wife Lucie , who died many years ago , were instrumental in the historic victory . Aubrac was a Jew of Polish descent ; he twice escaped from Auschwitz .
Raymond Aubrac was a hero in the French Resistance against Nazi Germany . The 97-year-old and wife Lucie , who died 5 years ago , were instrumental in the historic group . Aubrac was a Jew of Polish descent ; he twice escaped Nazi capture .