French army general, and Gouverneur des Invalides from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2009.
Name: Hervé Gobilliard (often listed in French sources as “général Hervé Gobilliard”)
Birth: Tue Nov 04 1941 (04/11/1941), Loches, Indre-et-Loire, France
Nationality: French
Known for: Senior leadership in the French Army; public service and veterans/remembrance involvement after active duty
Open sources describe Hervé Gobilliard as a retired French Army general officer whose career spanned decades of command and staff responsibilities. References commonly associate him with leadership roles during the post–Cold War period and with French/European security matters, including responsibilities tied to overseas operations and later regional or institutional commands within the Army. After retirement, mentions in the press and institutional programs often place him at ceremonies, conferences, and initiatives supporting defense heritage, veterans, and civil‑military dialogue. Precise postings and decorations should be verified via official registers listed below.
As of the latest widely accessible information (up to 2024), no official personal website or consistently verified social media account for Hervé Gobilliard is documented in major directories. Public appearances, when reported, tend to be linked to commemorations, roundtables on strategy and defense, or contributions to associations dedicated to remembrance and military history. For the most current items, consult the news and institutional sources below and search in French with the exact name and birthplace.
Suggested queries (in French): “Général Hervé Gobilliard Loches 1941”, “Hervé Gobilliard conférence”, “Hervé Gobilliard hommage vétérans”.
Mentions of forewords, interviews, or roundtables may appear across defense reviews, conference proceedings, or commemorative volumes. To locate items, search academic and archival portals such as Gallica BnF, Cairn.info, Persée, and military think‑tank sites. Always cross‑check with institutional profiles or event programs.