there are fears that they are wasting away. and for many, hopes of a brighter future at home are fading. poonam taneja, bbc news. france has announced the death of hubert germain — the last surviving recipient of the country's rarest bravery award from the second world war — the order of liberation. it was bestowed on just over a thousand heroes of the french resistance. the elysee palace described mr germain as a figurehead of free france. the bbc�*s tim allman looks back at his life. as allied troops go towards the palace, and announcement from the parties brings great news, paris is liberated. " ., ., :: parties brings great news, paris is liberated. " . . :: liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine ears, liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine years. paris _ liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine years. paris is — liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine years, paris is free _ liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine years, paris is free once - liberated. 1944 and after 40 nine years, paris is free once again. i years, paris is free once again. general de gaulle leading to a and allied troops in retaking the city.