Jacques André
Jacques André (25 February 1919 – 2 April 1988) was a French fighter pilot in the Normandie-Niemen Regiment, which flew on the Eastern Front of World War II.
He was one of four french citizens awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Jacques Louis André | |
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 Jacques André in May 1946. | |
| Born | 25 February 1919 Paris, France |
| Died | 2 April 1988 (aged 69) Antibes, France |
| Allegiance |  France |
| Service/ | French Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939 – 1968 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Normandie-Niemen Regiment |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union Legion of Honour |
After World War II he competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
References
External links
- Jacques Andre at the French Athletics Federation (in French)
- Jacques Andre at Olympedia
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