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
Jacques André in May 1946.
Born(1919-02-25)25 February 1919
Paris, France
Died2 April 1988(1988-04-02) (aged 69)
Antibes, France
Allegiance France
Service/branchFrench Air Force
Years of service1939 1968
RankColonel
UnitNormandie-Niemen Regiment
AwardsHero 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.

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