Louis J. F. Filloux (1869–1957) was a French artillery officer. He designed several artillery pieces used in World War I, 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
155 mm GPF
References
- 1 2 Louis FILLOUX (1869-1957) Archived 2013-08-31 at archive.today at Filloux family site.
- ↑ Valor awards for Louis J. F. Filloux Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine at Military Times
External links
- Colonel Filloux biography at Village of Pontlevoy site
- "Le mortier de 370, premier chef d'œuvre du chef d'escadron Filloux", Blindés & Matériel #95, January 2011.
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