Jean Charles Romatet | |
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Born | 23 May 1893 Borgo, Corsica, France |
Died | 15 May 1975 |
Allegiance | France Vichy France |
Service/ | French Army French Air Force Vichy French Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant (later Lieutenant General) |
Unit | Escadrille 38 Escadrille Spa.76 |
Commands held | Escadrille 165 Air Forces, French West Africa[ citation needed ] 22nd Air Brigade[ citation needed ] Vichy French Air Force[ citation needed ] |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion d'Honneur Croix de Guerre |
Jean Charles Romatet (17 May 1896 - 15 May 1975) was a French military officer who served as a general in World War II. He began his career during World War I as a flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Jean Charles Romatet was born on 17 May 1894 in Borgo, Corsica. [1]
Romatet began his military career during World War I in the French Army on 10 October 1912; after seasoning as a cavalryman, he entered military school as an Aspirant on 12 October 1913. On 5 August 1914, he was appointed as Sous lieutenant . He transferred to the French Air Force on 30 November 1916 as an aerial observer. On 15 January 1917, he was posted to Escadrille 38 ; on 30 April 1917, he was granted his observer's brevet. [1]
A posting to pilot's training came next, starting 7 September 1917. On 8 November, he was awarded his Military Pilot's Brevet. After advanced training, he was posted to Escadrille Spa.76 as a fighter pilot on 22 February 1918. He was transferred to command Escadrille Spa.165. He became a flying ace credited with seven confirmed victories (4 victories with Escadrille Spa.76 and 3 victories with Escadrille Spa.165). [1] [2]
Romatet rose to the rank of general during World War II [2] while commanding Groupe 23 at Laon-Chambly. [1] He later served as chief of staff of the Vichy French Air Force from 1940 to 1942.[ citation needed ]
Jean Charles Romatet died on 15 May 1975. [1]
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