Jean C. Romatet Explained

Jean Charles Romatet
Birth Date:23 May 1893
Death Date:15 May 1975
Birth Place:Borgo, Corsica, France
Allegiance:France
Vichy France
Branch:
French Air Force
Vichy French Air Force
Rank:Lieutenant (later Lieutenant General)
Unit:Escadrille 38
Escadrille Spa.76
Commands:Escadrille 165
Air Forces, French West Africa
22nd Air Brigade
Vichy French Air Force
Battles:World War I
World War II
Awards:Legion d'Honneur
Croix de Guerre

Jean Charles Romatet (17 May 1896 - 15 May 1975) was a French military officer who served as a general in World War II. He began his career during World War I as a flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.

Biography

Jean Charles Romatet was born on 17 May 1894 in Borgo, Corsica.[1]

He began his military career during World War I in the French Army on 10 October 1912; after seasoning as a cavalryman, he entered military school as an Aspirant on 12 October 1913. On 5 August 1914, he was appointed as Sous lieutenant. He transferred to the French Air Force on 30 November 1916 as an aerial observer. On 15 January 1917, he was posted to Escadrille 38; on 30 April 1917, he was granted his observer's brevet.[1]

Next came a posting to pilot's training, starting 7 September 1917. On 8 November, he was awarded his Military Pilot's Brevet. After advanced training, he was posted to Escadrille Spa.76 as a fighter pilot on 22 February 1918. He was transferred to command Escadrille Spa.165. Romatet became a flying ace credited with seven confirmed victories (4 victories with Escadrille Spa.76 and 3 victories with Escadrille Spa.165).[1] [2]

He rose to the rank of general during World War II[2] while commanding Groupe 23 at Laon-Chambly.[1] He served as chief of staff of the Vichy French Air Force from 1940 to 1942.

Jean Charles Romatet died on 15 May 1975.[1]

Career Details

References

Notes and References

  1. Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918, pp. 213 - 214
  2. The Aerodrome website http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/romatet.php Retrieved 31 August 2020