Last letters of The Manouchian Group February 21, 1944

Stanislas Kubacki


Source: Pkilippe Ganier Raymond. L'Affiche Rouge, Fayard, Paris. 1975;
Translated: for marxists.org by Mitch Abidor

Polish Spanish Civil War veteran Stanislas Kubacki wrote to his wife and son.


My beloved wife Genia and my beloved son Edria,

For the last time, I write you a few words.

I'm informing you that I appeared before a German military tribunal on February 18.

I was condemned to death, and today I go before the firing squad. I kept my calm till the last moment, and I remained faithful to all my family.

My dear Genia, I ask you not to be cast down by my death, but to raise our son well, for he'll son work for you and remains with you as a souvenir of me. Love him more than your life. I am done.

I kiss you for the last time, as well as your family, mine, and all our friends.

I die for freedom

Your Stanislas Kubacki