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Louis Filloux

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Louis J. F. Filloux (1869-1957) was a French artillery officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in World War One, 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

  • 370 mm Filloux mortar
    370 mm Filloux mortar
  • 155 mm GPF
    155 mm GPF

References

  1. ^ a b Louis FILLOUX (1869-1957) Archived 2013-08-31 at archive.today at Filloux family site.
  2. ^ Valor awards for Louis J. F. Filloux Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine at Military Times

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