Jean-Paul Favre De Thierrens

Military Person

1895 – 1973

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Who was Jean-Paul Favre De Thierrens?

Jean-Paul Jacques Favre de Thierrens was a World War I flying ace credited with five confirmed aerial victories and one unconfirmed one. His courageous service would earn him the Légion d'honneur and the Croix de guerre.

He would return to service during World War II, becoming active in espionage for the French Resistance while rising to the military rank of lieutenant colonel. His status in the Legion d'honneur was raised to Commander as a result of his continued service to his nation.

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Born
Feb 18, 1895
Nîmes
Died
Oct 17, 1973
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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