Jean C. Romatet
Jean Charles Romatet was a French military officer who served as a general in World War II.
Jean Charles Romatet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 May 1893 Borgo, Corsica, France |
| Died | 15 May 1975 |
| Allegiance | France Vichy France |
| Service/ |  French Air Force Vichy French Air Force |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Escadrille 38 Escadrille 76 |
| Commands held | Escadrille 165 Air Forces, French West Africa 22nd Air Brigade Vichy French Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur Croix de Guerre |
Romatet began his military career during World War I in the French Army in October 1912, but transferred to the French Air Force in 1916 and become a flying ace credited with seven confirmed victories (4 victories with Escadrille Spa76 and 3 victories with Escadrille Spa165).[1]
Romatet rose to the rank of Lieutenant General during World War II[2] and served as Chief of Staff of the Vichy French Air Force from 1940 to 1942.
He died in 1975.
Career Details
- 1932 Lieutenant Colonel - Commanding Officer Air Forces, French West Africa
- 1937 Became Temporary Commanding Officer 22nd Air Brigade and Director of Teaching, École de l'Air
- 1938 Attached to the Ministry of National Defence
- 1938 Second Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
- 1939 Promoted to Brigadier-General
- 1940 First Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
- 1940-1942 Chief of the Air Staff - promoted to Major-General and later to Lieutenant General
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