Jean Pierre Lanabère, (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pjɛʁ lanabɛʁ]) born on December 24, 1770, at Carresse-Cassaber.

The following year Lanabère took command of a company of chasseurs and joined the Armée des Pyrénées occidentales.

On August 7, 1793, he commanded an outpost at Kurutxamendi near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, when he was ordered to carry 100 men to the foot of the mountain of Iralepo.

Arrived at their destination, his ardour prevails and with simple recognition, he performs a serious attack for half an hour.

He was promoted soon after to Battalion Commander on July 19, 1800, by the General-in-Chief of the Army of Italy, his rank was confirmed on February 8, 1801.

He was appointed colonel major on March 12, 1808, to the 1st regiment of fighter riflemen of the Imperial Guard, and he received the cross of an officer of the Legion of Honor on September 4.

Lanabère served in the campaigns that followed and fought at major battles including Jena, Eylau, and Friedland.

For his bravery and legacy, his name is engraved on the Arc de Triomphe, East pillar, 19th column.