Jean-Paul Favre de Thierrens
Jean-Paul Favre de Thierrens | |
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| Birth name | Jean-Paul Jacques Favre de Thierrens |
| Born | 18 February 1895 Nîmes, France |
| Died | 17 October 1973 (aged 78) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch | Aviation |
| Rank | lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 32nd Regiment d'Artillerie, Escadrille 215, Escadrille 62 |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur, Croix de Guerre |
| Other work | mole for the French Resistance |
Jean-Paul Jacques Favre de Thierrens (18 February 1895 – 17 October 1973) was a World War I flying ace credited with five confirmed aerial victories and one unconfirmed one. His courageous service would earn him the Légion d'honneur and the Croix de guerre.
He would return to service during World War II, becoming active in espionage for the French Resistance while rising to the military rank of lieutenant colonel. His status in the Legion d'honneur was raised to Commander as a result of his continued service to his nation.