Jean-Paul Favre de Thierrens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean-Paul Favre de Thierrens

French flying ace

Date of Birth: 18-Feb-1895

Place of Birth: Nîmes, Occitania, France

Date of Death: 17-Oct-1973

Profession: military personnel, painter, aircraft pilot

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Jean-Paul Jacques Favre de Thierrens (1895–1973) 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.