Louis Filloux
Louis J. F. Filloux (1869–1957) was a French artillery officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in World War I, including the Canon de 155mm GPF, the Canon de 194 mle GPF, and the 370mm Filloux mortar.[1] His highest rank was lieutenant colonel.
Filloux was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour by France[1] and received the Distinguished Service Medal from the United States.[2]
Gallery[]
155 mm GPF
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Louis FILLOUX (1869-1957) Archived 2013-08-31 at archive.today at Filloux family site.
- ^ Valor awards for Louis J. F. Filloux Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine at Military Times
External links[]
- Colonel Filloux biography at Village of Pontlevoy site
- "Le mortier de 370, premier chef d'œuvre du chef d'escadron Filloux", Blindés & Matériel #95, January 2011.
Categories:
- 1869 births
- 1957 deaths
- French military engineers
- French military personnel of World War I
- Commandeurs of the Légion d'honneur
- French military personnel stubs